Product Details
- An MVD Exclusive
- SKU: SRCD182
- Format: CD
- UPC: 832929001826
- Street Date: 09/07/10
- PreBook Date: 08/03/10
- Label: Basho Music »
- Genre: Jazz
- Run Time: 51:55 mins
- Number of Discs: 1
- Year of Production: 2006
- Box Lot: 30
- Territory: NORTH AMERICA
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Chris Laurence - New View
Chris Laurence is the UK's number 1 bass session player. His debut pays tribute to the many stars he has worked with.
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CHRIS LAURENCE was born in London and studied at the Guildhall school of music. He plays regularly with John Surman, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and Norma Winstone. In the classical world he was principal double bass with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields until 1995, playing on many of their famous recordings ranging from the film "Amadeus" to Benjamin Britten's "Curlew River". Jazz artists he has recorded with include trombonist J.J. Johnson, Tony Coe, Joe Williams, Sarah Voughan, Norma Winstone and Johnny Mathis. Recent recordings are John Surman's "Coruscating" Andy Sheppard's "Dancing Man and Woman", Kenny Wheeler's "Kayak" and Norma Winstone's "Manhattan in the rain". He also worked on "Leaving Las Vegas" and "The Man who Cried" with the Kronos Quartet. Chris has also featured on albums with many stars including Elton John, Sting, David Gilmour and guitarist John Williams.
Track Listing
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Bonus Materials
- Features vocals by Norma Winstone on two tracks
Sales Points
- Great version of Joni Mitchell's 'Last Chance Lost'
Press Quotes
Sophisticated improvisation and technical excellence
—Jack Massarik, The Evening Standard
This is an understated gem of a record that charms from start to finish
—Ian Mann, 24 Dash
This is a superb album, initially easy on the ear, yet revealing fresh subtleties each time it's played.
—Chris Parker, Vortex
Great refinement
—Ivan Hewitt, The Telegraph
