Friday, May 19, 2017

Daniel Casimir - Escapee (jazzre:freshed 2017)



Award winning bassist and composer Dan Casimir has become a regular fixture within the UK jazz scene providing his heavy weight upright sound for the likes of Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ashley Henry, Camilla George and Nubya Garcia to name a few. 

Dan Casimir plays with passion and power that shines through not only in his compositions but also in the energy he brings to his live performances. 

The Musicians’ Company, recently awarded Daniel the Young Jazz Musician Award 2016-2017 which spurred him on to recording his forthcoming EP ‘Escapee’ which is coming out on the jazz re:freshed imprint in April. 

‘Escapee’ features fellow rising stars on the scene, Moses Boyd, Joe Armon-Jones, Shirley Tetteh and features vocalist Tess Hirst.

1. Escapee 07:12
2. Really For Always 06:21
3. Cable St. 05:46
4. Tell Me When 05:43
5. Close And Slow 04:47

Written by: Dan Casimir & Tess Hirst 

Performers: 
Tess Hirst, Vocals 
Shirley Tetteh, Guitar 
Joe Armon-Jones, Keyboard 
Moses Boyd, Drums 
Dan Casimir, Double Bass