Joe Downard • Seven Japanese Tales

 

As one of the most in demand bassists in the UK, Joe Downard is widely recognised for his skills as a performer and improvisor. Joe is a crucial component to many of the UK’s top rhythm sections that range from modern contemporary Jazz and Soul to Electronic and Western African music.

 In his early years, Joe made the move to London and soon embedded himself within the Jazz scene and notably the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Joe recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music having received the Sir Elton John Scholarship and the foundation prize for excellence after after his year there studying predominantly under Jasper Hoiby, Tom Cawley, Pete Churchill, and Barak Schmool. Across multiple genres, Joe is seen regularly playing in clubs and concert halls across the UK and Europe and has also seen success having had music play-listed by BBC radio 1Xtra and Worldwide FM.

Joe has received much recognition for his contribution to the music scene he thrives in today with accolades such as being named “one to watch” in Bass Guitar Magazine, The Worshipful Company Of Musicians -‘Jazz Musician of the Year’ finalist and is to be featured in ‘Taking Off’ for Jazzwise magazine in March ‘20. This year will see Joe release his debut album that features original compositions of his and boasts a roster of the finest jazz musicians in Europe with ‘Seven Japanese Tales’ to be released 12th June 2020.
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Como uno de los bajistas más solicitados del Reino Unido, Joe Downard es ampliamente reconocido por sus habilidades como intérprete e improvisador. Joe es un componente crucial de muchas de las secciones rítmicas más importantes del Reino Unido, que abarcan desde el jazz y el soul contemporáneos hasta la música electrónica y la música africana occidental.

 En sus primeros años, Joe se trasladó a Londres y pronto se integró en la escena del jazz y, en particular, en la National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Joe se graduó recientemente en la Royal Academy of Music tras recibir la beca Sir Elton John y el premio de la fundación a la excelencia después de su año allí estudiando predominantemente con Jasper Hoiby, Tom Cawley, Pete Churchill y Barak Schmool. Joe toca con regularidad en clubes y salas de conciertos de todo el Reino Unido y Europa, y también ha tenido éxito con su música en la lista de reproducción de BBC radio 1Xtra y Worldwide FM.

Joe ha recibido un gran reconocimiento por su contribución a la escena musical en la que se desenvuelve hoy en día, con galardones como haber sido nombrado "one to watch" en la revista Bass Guitar Magazine, finalista del premio "Jazz Musician of the Year" de The Worshipful Company Of Musicians y aparecerá en el artículo "Taking Off" de la revista Jazzwise en marzo de 20. Este año Joe lanzará su álbum debut que incluye composiciones originales suyas y cuenta con una lista de los mejores músicos de jazz de Europa con 'Seven Japanese Tales' que saldrá a la venta el 12 de junio de 2020.
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Tracks:
1 - A Portrait Of Shunkin - 9:10
2 - Terror - 6:11
3 - Bridge Of Dreams - 5:21
4 - The Tattooer - 9:32
5 - Aguri - 7:33
6 - The Thief - 10:02
7 - Blind Man’s Tale - 10:24


Credits:
    Cover [Cover Illustration] – Aby Downard
    Double Bass, Synthesizer, Written-By, Producer [Produced By] – Joe Downard (2)
    Drums – Felix Ambach
    Executive-Producer – Martin Hummel (2)
    Mastered By – Paul Jones (10)
    Mixed By – Ben Mason
    Organ [Hammond Organ] – Jon Moody
    Piano – Will Barry
    Producer [Produced By], Other [Space Echo] – Todd Speakman
    Recorded By – Dougal Lott
    Synthesizer – Rupert Cox (3)
    Tenor Saxophone – Alex Hitchcock
    Trumpet, Flugelhorn – James Copus

Recorded 24th September, 2019

Seven Japanese Tales is a suite of compositions inspired by the deeply lyrical and moving short stories of the great Japanese writer, Junichiro Tanizaki. The album explores bassist and composer Joe Downard’s interest in Japanese literature and features seven compositions, each named after one of the stories, bringing to life the narratives, characters, moods and dynamics through interweaving melodies, improvised passages, and lush soundscapes. The album features an augmented sextet lineup, including electronic elements and field recordings from Downard’s travels in Japan.

Label:    Ubuntu Music – none
Country:    UK
Released:    12 jun 2020
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/15575367-Joe-Downard-Seven-Japanese-Tales

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