Jazz pianist and composer Basil Hodge has been a mainstay of the British Jazz scene since the early nineties but came to real prominence following the release of his highly acclaimed debut album My Guardian Angel in 2003. 'A Point of Reference' contains eight of Basil's typically well-crafted and varied compositions plus two covers. You will hear the power of the quartet on the track 'Deep Down' the melodic Bossa Nova/ Latin numbers, some funk with the classic Fender Rhodes sound and a couple of trio performances that highlight the delicate and softer side of both Basil's compositions and piano style.
The musicians featured on 'A Point of Reference' were hand-picked by Basil and have played together since 2019. Ed Jones' strong sound on both tenor and soprano saxophones and his experience in performing in diverse musical situations is evident with his excellent solos throughout the album. Likewise, Winston Clifford a drummer that is able to swing hard but can play all the other grooves with equal facility. Bass player Olli Hayhurst provides the foundation to the performances with his big and distinctive sound. The leader as one would expect plays with an assurance and fluidity on all the selections where one can hear the styles of Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly and McCoy Tyner in his own unique voice.
The compositions on 'A Point of Reference' demonstrate Basil's musical influences. It offers something to everyone, yet it remains cohesive, fresh and exciting.
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El pianista y compositor de jazz Basil Hodge ha sido uno de los pilares de la escena británica del jazz desde principios de los noventa, pero alcanzó la fama tras la publicación de su aclamado álbum de debut My Guardian Angel en 2003. A Point of Reference" contiene ocho de las composiciones de Basil, típicamente bien elaboradas y variadas, más dos versiones. Escucharás la fuerza del cuarteto en el tema "Deep Down", los números melódicos de bossa nova/latino, algo de funk con el clásico sonido del Fender Rhodes y un par de interpretaciones en trío que resaltan el lado delicado y más suave tanto de las composiciones como del estilo pianístico de Basil.
Los músicos que aparecen en "A Point of Reference" fueron elegidos a dedo por Basil y han tocado juntos desde 2019. El fuerte sonido de Ed Jones tanto en el saxofón tenor como en el soprano y su experiencia actuando en diversas situaciones musicales se hace evidente con sus excelentes solos a lo largo del álbum. Del mismo modo, Winston Clifford un baterista capaz de hacer swing duro pero que puede tocar todos los demás grooves con igual facilidad. El bajista Olli Hayhurst proporciona la base a las actuaciones con su sonido grande y distintivo. El líder, como era de esperar, toca con seguridad y fluidez en todas las selecciones, en las que se pueden escuchar los estilos de Bud Powell, Wynton Kelly y McCoy Tyner en su propia voz.
Las composiciones de "A Point of Reference" demuestran las influencias musicales de Basil. Ofrece algo a todo el mundo, pero sigue siendo cohesivo, fresco y emocionante.
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1 - Hanging Out
2 - Deep Down
3 - Paixao
4 - Back To Where It Came From
5 - A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
6 - Phoebe's Samba
7 - Common Ground
8 - Port Louis
9 - Diminishing Returns
10 - Until Next Time
Credits:
Basil Hodge (piano/Rhodes),
Ed Jones (tenor/soprano saxophones),
Oli Hayhurst (double bass),
Winston Clifford (drums)
Release Date: 19-11-2021
Genres: Contemporary, Jazz
Label: Zeal Records
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