The Stranger in the Mirror is the debut album from the Jake Mason Trio. Stepping out from the drivers seat of Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Mason dives firmly into the 60’s organ trio sound making a record that is both delicate and fiery.
Featuring James Sherlock (Guitar) and Danny Fischer (Drums) the trio weave their way through bluesy soul-jazz, blazing vigour and soundtrack-esque territory. “I love the place where Jazz and Soul meets” says Mason. “It has a simplicity that is so warm and welcoming combined with a complexity that is exciting and makes you move”
Recorded on the east side of Melbourne, the trio captured the moment in the tradition of the classic Jazz recordings on labels such as Prestige and Blue Note playing live in the room, using vintage recording techniques and adding a pinch of modern inspiration. The result is a dynamic sound that has space and transparency but with just the right amount of grit and crunch. While this is the first official recording of the trio, Mason, Sherlock and Fischer are no strangers, having played together for over 20 years in many guises; Melbourne - a melting pot for great music and culture.
1. The Grain Store 05:33
2. The Stranger In The Mirror 04:22
3. Rib Eye 04:45
4. Please Please Please 05:08
5. People Two & One 07:07
6. Smile Awhile 05:27
7. Butter Melt 04:35
8. Sunfall 05:07
9. Lemon Twist 04:10
10. Candy Smack 04:54
Danny Fischer - Drums
James Sherlock - Guitar
Paul Williamson - Saxophone (Tr 3, 4 & 10)
Produced, recorded and mixed in Melbourne Australia by Jake Mason
Mastered by Lachlan Carrick
Jake Mason published by ORiGiN Music
Photography by Michelle Grace Hunder
Image editing by Ash Pritchard
Cover design by the-unknown.co.uk
© & ℗ Soul Messin’ Records 2018
