Higgs Boson by Higgs Boson™
Higgs put together a group of exceptional musicians for this critically acclaimed album - it was the first project totally controlled by Higgs from composition through to final production - helped by Gareth Young, an internationally acclaimed pop producer (Sugababes, Ronan Keating), and Jo Partridge, guitarist on Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, the 'Higgs Boson' album comprises nine original compositions that are strikingly fresh and inventive, showcasing Higgs' diverse jazz, rock and classical influences.
The album was applauded by Alphonse Mouzon (Weather Report) and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel) and received excellent reviews from the British music press. The album was featured on BBC Radio 2 Best of Jazz on Record show whereby host Humphrey Lyttleton praised the album and paid tribute to the musicianship. Jazz Journal, Keyboard Review, Rhythm Magazine, Guitar Techniques and The Mix are among publications giving Higgs' music great reviews, praising both the composition and execution of his music.
Comments:
“Higgs applies his know-how with imagination" editor Jazz Journal
"Highly recommended" - Guitar Techniques Magazine
"An impressive jazz/crossover composer" - Keyboard Review
"Superb!" - The Mix
"Killer drum chops" - Rhythm Magazine
"Very uplifting and imaginative music. Sounds Incredible!" – Alphonse Mouzon (Weather Report)
"Neat music, great bass playing!" – Tony Levin (King Crimson and Peter Gabriel)
"Very cool music!" – Jim Weider (The Band)
"Higgs' music is superb!" - Gus Dudgeon (producer Elton John, David Bowie)
"Excellent stuff" – Jon Hiseman (Colosseum)
Tracklist
| 1. | Penumbra | 5:35 |
| 2. | Synthetic Spring | 5:19 |
| 3. | Neptune | 4:49 |
| 4. | Big Technology | 5:46 |
| 5. | I'm With You | 5:11 |
| 6. | Cooled | 5:46 |
| 7. | Faith (Yourself) | 5:09 |
| 8. | Travel | 3:46 |
| 9. | Perpetual Symmetry | 5:52 |
Credits
Musicians:
Piano Keyboards > Higgs Boson (musician, composer)
Guitarist > Pete Claridge (David Cross Band and Boomtown Rats)
Saxophone > Rob Townsend (Steve Hackett)
Drums & Percussion > Tom Hooper (Grace Jones)
Guitar > Jon Fry aka Chuck Scirocco
Bass > Kevin Jefferies (Queens' Roger Taylor)
Flugel horn > Martin Lewison
Bassist > Brendon Taylor (Elkie Brooks)
Recorded at Airfield Studios
Producers: Gareth Young, Jo Partridge and Higgs Boson
Sound Engineer > Kevin Allen
License
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Higgs Boson is a British musician, music producer and composer. Inspired by the edges of science and named after a sub-atomic particle associated with the beginning of time, Higgs exploded onto the European jazz scene with a critically-acclaimed debut album featuring a plethora of respected musicians from the UK jazz circuit.