brand new 180gm vinyl
Posted by: Anna Tooth on 01 February 2005
Hi,
I'm pleased to be able to announce that we have added another title to our collection of Naim albums available on 180gm virgin vinyl.
The latest one is Remember the River by Fred Simon, Naim LP086.
Fred Simon - piano
Paul McCandless - English horn, oboe, soprano sax, bass clarinet, penny whistle
Steve Rodby - double bass
Remember The River is Fred Simon’s eagerly awaited second album for The Naim Label. It sees Fred in a trio setting once again, this time accompanied by the musical alchemists Paul McCandless on reeds and Steve Rodby on double bass.
Fred wrote each track on the disc, injecting his sense of beautiful musicality into every inch of the score. The piano sounds as light as a feather under his touch, the bass a perfect complement in Steve’s hands. Paul’s floating and innovative sound has the effect of transporting the whole composition to a higher plane.
For years, Paul has played with the relentlessly innovative group, Oregon, winning many awards and nominations for his playing. He is a talented multi-instrumentalist, as can be seen by reading his list of involvement on Remember The River.
Bassist and co-producer of the Pat Metheny Group, Steve Rodby has won several Grammys for his work. His rapport with the bass is second to none, easily coaxing out a deep and wondrously rich sound; smooth yet authoritative.
This disc is a True stereo recording by Ken Christianson. It was recorded live with two microphones.
allaboutjazz said: "Remember the River will appeal most to fans of the more lyrical side of Oregon, Pat Metheny Group and Keith Jarrett, but make no mistake, Simon has his own distinctive approach which, for a Chicago native, evokes surprising images of open spaces and broader vistas. And with the firm support of Rodby and the provocative playing of McCandless, he has fashioned an album of sensitive grace, charm and dignity."
full article
You can listen to a track from the album by clicking here:
listen to a track
As usual, you can order this LP by ringing the factory, or via our website:
buy a copy
Anna
I'm pleased to be able to announce that we have added another title to our collection of Naim albums available on 180gm virgin vinyl.
The latest one is Remember the River by Fred Simon, Naim LP086.
Fred Simon - piano
Paul McCandless - English horn, oboe, soprano sax, bass clarinet, penny whistle
Steve Rodby - double bass
Remember The River is Fred Simon’s eagerly awaited second album for The Naim Label. It sees Fred in a trio setting once again, this time accompanied by the musical alchemists Paul McCandless on reeds and Steve Rodby on double bass.
Fred wrote each track on the disc, injecting his sense of beautiful musicality into every inch of the score. The piano sounds as light as a feather under his touch, the bass a perfect complement in Steve’s hands. Paul’s floating and innovative sound has the effect of transporting the whole composition to a higher plane.
For years, Paul has played with the relentlessly innovative group, Oregon, winning many awards and nominations for his playing. He is a talented multi-instrumentalist, as can be seen by reading his list of involvement on Remember The River.
Bassist and co-producer of the Pat Metheny Group, Steve Rodby has won several Grammys for his work. His rapport with the bass is second to none, easily coaxing out a deep and wondrously rich sound; smooth yet authoritative.
This disc is a True stereo recording by Ken Christianson. It was recorded live with two microphones.
allaboutjazz said: "Remember the River will appeal most to fans of the more lyrical side of Oregon, Pat Metheny Group and Keith Jarrett, but make no mistake, Simon has his own distinctive approach which, for a Chicago native, evokes surprising images of open spaces and broader vistas. And with the firm support of Rodby and the provocative playing of McCandless, he has fashioned an album of sensitive grace, charm and dignity."
full article
You can listen to a track from the album by clicking here:
listen to a track
As usual, you can order this LP by ringing the factory, or via our website:
buy a copy
Anna
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Any chance of more tracks to hear?
Absolutely!
You have to buy a copy though.
Anna
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Originally posted by Anna Tooth:quote:
Superb!
Reminiscent of John Surman, I think.
Any chance of more tracks to hear?
Absolutely!
You have to buy a copy though.
Anna
Or you can just come over to my house and I'll play you a few more tracks.
Thanks for the kind words. The bass clarinet definitely triggers the Surman reference, although it's the only song with that instrument; the others are played on English horn, oboe, soprano saxophone, and penny whistle.
But it's all just as good as what you heard ... if you dug it, you'll most likely dig the whole album.