MOONRAY by James Hudson

James Hudson is proud to present the brand-new album Moonray. In addition to a well versed and trusted rhythm section, Moonray features horns, strings and vibraphone, resulting in a showcase of a unique thirteen-piece band, projecting a high impact sound that perfectly compliments James Hudson’s mesmerising vocals. This accomplished recording charts a natural progression from James Hudson’s previous work; both the rare and impressive combination of instruments and scale of the ensemble are notably daring elements to this project.

The repertoire on Moonray has been meticulously selected, with Hudson choosing a number of enigmatic and mysterious songs to arrange and perform, that are befitting of the album title. He explains that his vision was to “combine the sounds of the George Shearing Quintet with the style of the Marty Paich Dek-tette / Mel Torme albums, to create my own unique line-up with a contemporary flavour.” With this approach, James Hudson has added a thought-provoking atmosphere to what is undoubtably an engaging listen.

As one of very few artists of his generation producing and recording this style of music, Hudson takes a bold step with this ambitious and compelling new opus. Moonray is a celebration of James Hudson as an artist with both creativity and passion, that will enable the young jazz star to continue to flourish as one of the very best singers on the scene today.

Tracklist

1.	On A Clear Day	4:15

2.	Feed The Birds	5:17

3.	From This Moment On	4:21

4.	Moonray	3:38

5.	That's All	5:21

6.	Sing For Your Supper	4:45

7.	Four	4:19

8.	Careless	4:35

9.	Sunny	4:35

10.	The Nearness Of You	2:56

Credits

released March 15, 2024

James Hudson - Vocals / Producer
Tom Smith - Arranger / Saxophones / Bass Clarinet
Luke Tomlinson - Drums / Percussion
Jack Tustin - Bass
Nick Fitch - Guitar
Joe Hill - Piano
Tom Walsh - Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Ralph Wyld - Vibraphone

Dan Oates - Violin 1
Rosie Judge - Violin 2
Jordan Sian - Viola
Susie Blankfield - Cello 1
Bryony Moody - Cello 2

Recording Studio: Livingston Studios
Studio Engineers: Marcus Locock & Darren Williams
Mixing Engineer: Darren Williams at The Den Studios
Mastering Engineer: Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios
Artwork & Photography: Nedim Nazerali
Graphic Design: Ollie Hayward
CD Manufacturing: Alpha Duplication
Vinyl Manufacturing: Packaged Sounds

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