Malcolm Earle Smith - Vocal Intent (April 22, 2022)

Vocal Intent fulfils Malcolm Earle Smith's long held desire to make a vocal album; in contrast to previous releases, where he is also also featured as trombonist. ‘Leaving my horn respectfully in its case this time has given me more space to develop my vocal style', he says. 'In particular, I've always had a passion for scat singing, and for this recording I've explored making a closer connection between vocal improvisation and the mood of the song'. Vocal Intent also makes a strong connection with Malcolm's passion for teaching. Featured alongside him are four of his former students – all now highly respected artists on the UK jazz scene and beyond. 'My students have always inspired me, and working together on this project has been very special, not to mention a lot of fun!'

'....an electrifying vocal performance which is completely captivating’

- Nick Lea, Jazzviews 2020

1. Stompin' at the Savoy

2. Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams

3. Confirmation

4. Don't take your Love from Me

5. I Had the Craziest Dream

6. Just in Time

7. Time on my Hands

8. Dream Dancing

9. Old Fashioned Love

Malcolm Earle Smith (vocals, leader, arrangements)

Leo Richardson (saxophone)

Chris Eldred (piano)

Conor Chaplin (bass)

Douglas Marriner (drums)

Recording: Nick Taylor at Porcupine Studios, July 18th 2019

Editing, mixing and mastering: Alex Bonney, November 2012/January 2022

Photography: Hollin Jones

Artwork: Rich Stoney

PRE-ORDER

Leo Richardson Quartet – The Chase (UBUNTU MUSIC 2017)

Without a doubt, Leo Richardson is widely recognised as one of London's leading jazz tenor saxophonists, best known for his honest, straight-ahead, contemporary hard-bop style. His most significant influences include Horace Silver, Art Blakey, John Coltrane and Joe Henderson. Leo has been making a name for himself on the London Jazz scene. He has become an in demand side man and has collaborated with many well known musicians at acclaimed venues such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The Royal Albert Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Cadogan Hall, The Vortex Jazz Club and Glastonbury Music Festival. In 2015, Leo was nominated in the London Music Awards for Rising Star in the Jazz category. He regularly hosts the Late Late Show at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club with his own quartet.His debut album, 'The Chase', is released on Ubuntu Music.

1 Blues for Joe 5:33

2 Demon E (feat. Quentin Collins) 5:19

3 The Curve (feat. Quentin Collins) 6:30

4 The Chase (feat. Quentin Collins) 5:37

5 Elisha's Song 7:24

6 Mambo 7:33

7 Silver Lining 6:14

8 Mr. Skid (feat. Alan Skidmore) 10:01

Leo Richardson (tenor saxophone)

Rick Simpson (piano)

Mark Lewandowski (bass)

Ed Richardson (drums)

Special Guests

Quentin Collins (trumpet - 2,3,4)

Alan Skidmore (tenor saxophone - 8)