John Goldsby / Billy Take a look at – Swim for Your Life
(Bass Lion Information BLM018-4. Album evaluate by Frank Griffith)

American bassist John Goldsby, resident in Cologne since 1994, has simply launched, Swim for Your Life, his fourth duo album with pianist Billy Take a look at. Each present members of the WDR Large Band they discover an intimate shared single voice on this heat and introspective CD.

The opening monitor, Harold Arlen’s 1924 traditional, Unwell Wind get issues off in grand style with a laid again but poignant bathos saluting this traditional period of American music.

Two authentic items composed by John’s spouse, pianist/singer Robin Meloy Goldsby add to the general temper splendidly. Otono emanates a sweeping and unfettered sonic presence whereas April Tango provides a playful dance between the 2 conspirators upholding the vivacity of the tango custom.

Goldsby originals, Fall Calls and Swim For Your Life add variance and richness to the gathering. Take a look at’s solo on Fall Name is virtuostic imbued by his harmonic breadth alongside together with his light-fingered melodic class. The ultimate monitor, Swim for Your Life lightens the temper with its playful rompish nature. As Goldsby says: “Swim For Your Life displays our brief frolic on this planet. It’s as much as us to take each second and seize the love, magnificence and swing throughout us”.

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Hear, hear to that. This recording exploits the duo’s far-reaching harmonies, coupled with profound melodies whereas absolutely honouring the jazz custom. Swim for Your Life is absolutely afloat all through whereas making waves at each juncture.

Saxist/arranger Frank Griffith, is predicated in Liverpool. His weekly radio present, The Jazz Cavern might be heard on http://www.purejazzradio.com

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