Telegraph Hill by Tim Richards' HEXTET
The first album by the London based six-piece, formed by pianist Tim Richards in 2012 with Dick Pearce and Ed Jones - both members of his previous group, the 9-piece GREAT SPIRIT.
Includes six tracks composed by Tim, and one each by the following band members: Dick Pearce, Ed Jones, Ralph Wyld and Dominic Howles.
Recorded and mixed by George Murphy at Eastcote Studios, London, 2014.
Mastered by Andrew Tulloch at The Blue Studio.
Produced by Tim Richards.
Website: www.timrichards.ndo.co.uk
Tracklist
| 1. | Telegraph Hill | 5:57 |
| 2. | Joe's Outside | 5:37 |
| 3. | Shamanism Suite #1: Lucid Dreaming | 5:45 |
| 4. | Shamanism Suite #2: Spirit Walking | 3:30 |
| 5. | Shamanism Suite #3: Shapeshifting | 7:25 |
| 6. | Storebæltsbroen | 5:21 |
| 7. | Tollbridge | 4:55 |
| 8. | Discovery | 4:16 |
| 9. | Clandestine | 8:22 |
| 10. | Ease Up | 6:53 |
Credits
Tim Richards – piano
Dick Pearce – trumpet
Ed Jones – tenor sax
Ralph Wyld – vibes
Dominic Howles – bass
Peter Ibbetson – drums
License
All rights reserved.
Pianist and composer Tim Richards has been a presence on the UK and international jazz scene since the early 80s, touring widely with his groups SPIRIT LEVEL and GREAT SPIRIT. He has released over a dozen CDs, with line-ups from duo to nine-piece, including three trio CDs on 33 Records.
Tim is also the author of the acclaimed books IMPROVISING BLUES PIANO and EXPLORING JAZZ PIANO (Schott Music).