The original conceptual idea for the Brass Project was to set John Surman’s improvising trio with bassist Chris Laurence and drummer John Marshall at the centre of a radiant brass choir of trumpets and trombones. With John Warren invited to contribute compositions and to conduct the group, the Brass Project quickly evolved into a more organic large ensemble, and by the time of this 1992 recording had become one of the most creative configurations in Britain. The elegant arrangements of Warren’s and Surman’s profoundly melodic music inspire many eloquent and touching solos.
John Surman Soprano Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Piano
Henry Lowther Trumpet
Steve Waterman Trumpet
Stuart Brooks Trumpet
Malcolm Griffiths Trombone
Chris Pyne Trombone
David Stewart Bass Trombone
Richard Edwards Bass Trombone
Chris Laurence Bass
John Marshall Drums, Percussion
John Warren Conductor
1 THE RETURNING EXILE (John Surman) 07:41
2 COASTLINE (John Surman) 03:33
3 THE NEW ONE TWO PART 1 (John Warren) 06:39
4 THE NEW ONE TWO PART 2 (John Warren) 07:30
5 SPACIAL MOTIVE (John Warren) 04:51
6 WIDER VISION (John Surman) 08:26
7 SILENT LAKE (John Warren) 05:56
8 MELLSTOCK QUIRE / TANTRUM CLANGLEY (John Warren, John Surman) 11:13
9 ALL FOR A SHADOW (John Warren, John Surman) 05:49
