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The performances are as immediate and bristling with energy as this might suggest, evoking many of the monolithic names associated with the tenor trio, yet the music still sounds fresh and individual; classic and familiar forms such as the blues are subject to subtle deviations and extensions, evidenced in the tricksy and playful 'Twisty' and the slithering boogaloo of 'Old Blue Nose', playing with the listener's expectations and providing satisfying surprises, a feeling akin to rediscovering an old friend after many years. The reverence and respect of the jazz tradition are ever-present across the album, but the musicians are never unduly beholden to its dogma, which results in music which is unpretentious - perhaps unfussy - but never throwaway or without considerable weight, shining a light on the considerable talents of each member of the trio.\nThe immediacy of the music is equally served by the studio method, recorded in a single session straight to 2 track tape with no edits, an approach authentic to many classic jazz recordings which can be daunting to even the most seasoned and road-hardened bands. This all contributes not only to beautiful audio fidelity, but also the most accurate image of a live band that one can hope for in a studio recording, emphasising the immaculate playing of all the musicians, and their remarkable propensity for telling full stories together in short spaces of time (the lengthiest takes on the album are under five minutes).\nThroughout the record, leader Storey plays with great musicality and maturity, resisting the urge to stamp his authority too aggressively on his bandmates, not overcrowding soloists but rather focusing on excellent tone and time (the hook up between him and Chaplin is joyously buoyant) whether coaxing more from his bandmates through slick comping, trading choruses with Allsopp on his own 'Cautious Tortoise' or supporting the beautiful and poignant melody on the session's only non-original, Strayhorn's 'A Flower is a Lovesome Thing' with elegant brushwork. His compositions are also effective vehicles for the trio's approach, from the jubilant blues of 'Cautious Tortoise' and the album's title track, evoking the dappled light and darker shade of the titular forest, to the more anarchic, angular approach of 'YoYo', the set's bustling closer.\nThis is a courageous and highly-skilled debut from an exciting young musician and composer, a joyful set of impeccable jazz which rewards deeper listening. Time and again.\nFor interviews please contact Dave Storey–davestoreymusic@gmail.com\nCREDITSRecorded \u0026amp; mixed by Benedic Lamdin at Fish Factory Studios, London, October 2018 Mastered by Noel Summerville at 3345 Mastering in December 2018\nTOUR SCHEDULE 2019April 01 – The Whiskey Jar, Manchester April 02 – Jarcanda Records Phase One, Liverpool April 08 – Beeston Library, Nottingham April 09 – Worksop Library, Worksop April 10 – Southwell Library, Southwell April 11 – West Bridgford Library, Nottingham April 12 – Peggy's Skylight, Nottingham\nApril 16 –ALBUM LAUNCH, Pizza Express, London\nApril 28 – Southampton Modern Jazz Club, Southampton April 29 – The Beaver Inn, Appledore April 30 – St Ives Jazz Club, St. Ives May 01 – Bronx Bar, Teignmouth May 03 – 1000 Trades, Birmingham May 31 – The Verdict Jazz Club, Brighton + Workshop\n\n\"A courageous and highly-skilled debut from an exciting young musician and composer\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Impossible Ark","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50431955697995,"sku":"2165132","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_3c779188_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726861329"},{"product_id":"ledley","title":"Ledley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLedley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a highly original album of immersive, improvised electroacoustic music by acclaimed musicians: Raph Clarkson (trombone, FX), Chris Williams (saxophone, FX) and Riaan Vosloo (electronics, post-production)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEponymously titled,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLedley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis the duo's debut release – a brilliant and adventurous tribute to legendary Spurs footballer, Ledley King. At times one thinks more of North Europe than of North London – the desolate ambiences of Biosphere, the lonely peals of Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen or his compatriot the saxophonist Jan Garbarek, his rich phrases rearing from deep space. 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