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Naim Jazz
CD: NAIMCD171
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NEIL COWLEY TRIO
"The face Of Mount Molehill"
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Cementing his position as a dazzling composer of extraordinary talent, Cowley and his trio scale the gargantuan summit of Mount Molehill where they explore the heights of everyday trivia, and score it to a soaring overture of epic proportions.
Nourishing his fondness for grand, commanding sounds, Cowley has begun a love affair with orchestration. Having spent the past year writing and arranging specifically for his trio and strings, he records, for the first time ever, with a string ensemble.
The music is expansive, dynamic and deeply engaging. With the addition of soundscape textures from guitarist Leo Abrahams, (renowned for his collaborative work with Brian Eno) the Face of Mount Molehill represents a substantial shift in direction. Comprising 12 original tracks, the album takes the listener on an exciting musical journey from pomp and splendour to poignant, lyrical episodes; from sprightly and whimsical to powerful, rhythmic melodies. It would be far too simplistic to slot this thrilling music into the jazz pigeonhole; sure, it is instrumental but these songs without words have the power to break down standard perceptions of genre. Their sheer emotion and energy touch lovers of all music.
"All in all the trio have done it again. Once more a seismic shift has happened, the strings and sound collage guitar just keep the ante going up and up. Stupendous!"
Blues & Soul
"a rhythmically driven record with an inventive jazz bite...real must listen for 2012"
British Jazz Blog
Track Listing:
Lament / Rooster Was A Witness / Fable / Meyer / Skies Are Rare / Mini Ha Ha / Slims / Distance By Clockwork / The Face Of Mount Molehill / Hope Machine / La Porte / Sirens Last Look Back
Personnel:
Neil Cowley - piano
Rex Horan - double bass
Evan Jenkins - drums
Featuring:
Leo Abrahams - guitar (T 1, 4, 8, & 9)
Julian Ferraretto - violins (T 2 & 4-12)
Stephen Hussy - violins (T 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, & 12)
Danny Keane - cello (T 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, & 12)
Oli Langford - viola (T 2, 4-6, & 8-12)
Mandhira De Saram - violins (T 2, 4-6, & 8-12)
Giles Broadbent - violins (T 2, 6, & 9)
Miles Brett - violins (T 2, 4-6, & 8-12)
Amanda Drummond - viola (T 2, 4-6, & 8-12)
Ben Trigg - cello (T 2, 6, & 10)
Katie Woodward - cello (T 2, 4-6, & 8-12)
Tilly Cowley - laughter (6)
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