Kristian Borring - Out of Nowhere (October 5, 2021)

Out of Nowhere is the fifth release of acclaimed Danish guitarist and composer, Kristian Borring. Recorded prior to the global COVID lockdowns, Kristian and his British Quartet have created an album that is thoughtful and cool, yet honest and impassioned. Out of Nowhere continues to explore the contrasts of Kristian’s Scandinavian voice and pan European identity in a delightful fuse with American jazz heritage.

1. Five to Six

2. Epsilon Eridani

3. Three Rivers

4. Palace Fever

5. Out of Nowhere

6. What You See is All There is

7. Hipster

8. Bloomdido

Kristian Borring - guitar

Rick Simpson - piano

Mick Coady - bass

Jon Scott - drums

All Compositions by Kristian Borring, except track 5 and 8

Recorded by Nick Taylor in 2019 at Porcupine Studios, London

Mixed and Mastered by David Darlington

Produced by Kristian Borring

Photography and Design by Genevieve Wilkins

Photography Patrick Davey

Released on Cool it!Records

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Jay Phelps - Live At The Cockpit (March 2021 Ubuntu Music)

Trumpeter, composer, band leader, educator and writer – Jay Phelps has performed with some of the world’s top names. With an instantly recognisable warm and projecting tone, Canadian born Phelps is a household name on the Jazz scene in the UK and his international presence is steadily growing. 

1. L.S.G 07:46

2. EVERYONE'S ETHNIC 08:12

3. AMPHITRITE'S BOUNTY 11:11

4. ANGEL 05:45

5. SPREAD 10:47

Jay Phelps - Trumpet

Rick Simpson - Piano

Will Glaser - Drums

Ferg Ireland - Bass

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Rick Simpson - Everything All Of The Time: Kid A Revisited (Whirlwind Recordings)

Rick Simpson’s impeccable technique and restless imagination have earned him a place at the forefront of contemporary UK music. He’s equally at home exploring the tradition or pushing fearlessly against the boundaries, and now his unique creative voice is back in the spotlight with a typically idiosyncratic project: a re-framing of Radiohead’s Kid A album, featuring ten original arrangements of the source material played by an all-star band of like-minded musical mavericks.

Whirlwind recording artist Tori Freestone joins James Allsop to form the twin-saxophone frontline, and Simpson is joined in the rhythm section by by the universally respected veteran Dave Whitford on bass and upcoming young hotshot Will Glaser on drums.

The project was created to mark the 20th anniversary of the original album’s release, as part of a series of sell-out shows curated by Simpson at London’s Vortex club featuring non-jazz records rearranged with an improvisational focus. The original show was such a success, drawing in listeners from beyond the club’s regular audience, that Simpson re-assembled the band in the studio and recorded the entire album in a single afternoon session “I think the time pressure contributed to the performances. It’s really punchy and to the point, but a lot happens – it captures the energy so well”. There’s a wealth of detail to discover, and surprises at every turn.

'Everything In Its Right Place’ sets the scene, with the horns framing a beautifully constructed solo from Simpson, leading into the hushed piano intro of ‘Kid A’ that builds and builds towards a dramatic finale of controlled chaos. ‘The National Anthem’s’ fractured groove coalesces around a powerful bass figure, spontaneously created by Whitford: “Dave earths the whole thing, with his beautiful, massive amazing sound.” ‘How to Disappear Completely’ shimmers with banks of violins, ‘Treefingers’ is an oasis of stillness, and ‘Optimistic’ pulls the listener forward with its impetuous rhythmic rush. ‘In Limbo’ has a typically unique statement from Freestone, and ‘Idioteque’ allows Allsop to unleash his fearsome baritone sax: “Tori – she’s so free: she goes for it and doesn’t hold back, and she never plays any clichés. Her and James are such an amazing pairing – his baritone playing is some of the most dark, vibey playing I’ve ever heard.” ‘Morning Bell’ features a prodigious solo from drummer Will Glaser – “Will is such a complete musician: he completely understands the right thing to do in any situation. He’s a little demon.” ‘Motion Picture Soundtrack’ ends the journey with a hushed, contemplative ballad reading.

Simpson’s imaginative, free-flowing arrangements give his superb band space to unleash their own individual voices. Sometimes sticking closely to the original melodies, sometimes re-purposing elements as the jumping-off point for radically new explorations, he leads his creative cohort to create a thrillingly uncategorizable musical experience. This record takes the listener on a journey through an ever-changing landscape of powerfully emotive moods and textures, while still preserving the concise, focused energy and emotional directness of the original.

1. Everything In Its Right Place 02:51

2. Kid A 04:40

3. The National Anthem 03:49

4. How To Disappear Completely 05:59

5. Treefingers 03:22

6. Optimistic 04:26

7. In Limbo 04:52

8. Idioteque 03:41

9. Morning Bell 05:37

10. Motion Picture Soundtrack 03:20

Rick Simpson - piano/arrangements

Tori Freestone - tenor saxophone & violin (track 4)

James Allsopp - baritone saxophone

Dave Whitford - double bass

Will Glaser - drums

All tracks composed by Radiohead

Arranged by Rick Simpson

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Jay Phelps - Free As The Birds (ROPEADOPE RECORDS March 23, 2018)

Born in Vancouver and transplanted to London, Trumpeter Jay Phelps is a unique cat. His gears are always turning, and his resume shows it - touring with Jazz Jamaica, taking Wynton's chair as the master conducted the band in the epic 'Congo Square, hosting the Late Show at Ronnie Scott's - Jay moves in a variety of roles and keeps the music flowing. Jay's second solo album, Free As The Birds, is cued up for release on March 23rd here at Ropeadope, and it is best described as an exploration in sound. One can hear the breadth of Jay's experience, with a definite theatrical feel, and the warm tone that is his signature shining throughout. To top it off, Jay returns again on April 27th with NBOC - a trumpet and trombone production duo that heads heavily into a new sound. 

1. Intro...Of the world

2. Everyone’s Ethnic

3. Amphitrite’s Bounty

4. Skit: Freedom in the Studio

5. Angel 03:49

6. Flash

7. Skit: Raoni and Cecilia

8. L.S.G (love so good)

9. Free as the Birds

10. FAB outro (Batata)

11. Spread

12. Chaos or Commerce

13. Skit: Common ground

14. Chomtalay Chill

15. Bonus: Dedication

Releases March 23, 2018

All compositions written and arranged by: Jay Phelps Except: 11 (Outkast)

Jay Phelps - Trumpet, Vocals, Producer / Rick Simpson - Piano - 2,3,4,5,8,11 / John Escreet - Piano - 6,9,12,14 / Mark Lewandowski - Bass - 2,3,4,8,11

Russell Hall - Bass - 9 / Barry Stephenson - Bass - 6,12,14 / Shane Forbes - Drums - 5,8,11 / Jon Scott - Drums - 2,3,4

Nasheet Waits - Drums - 6,12,14 / Kyle Poole - Drums - 9 / Rodrigo ‘Pantera’ Rigaud - Percussion - 2,3,14 / Nilson Batata - Percussion - 9,10

Jack Inglesias - Flute, Percussion - 2 / Emilia Martensson - Vocals - 6,14 / Martina DaSilva - Vocals - 2,9 / Cecilia Stalin - Vocals - 7

Luana Soares Harf - Intro Voice - 9 / David Binney - Alto Sax - 6,12,14 / Rachael Cohen - Alto Sax - 9 / Stacy Dillard - Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax - 9

Corey Wilcox - Trombone - 9 / Michela Lerman - Tap - 9 / Raoní Maciel - Composition, Guitar - 7

Production 

Neeyz - Production / Chris Benham (Big Orange Sheep Studios) - Mixing, Editing, Mastering / Ben Marc - Post Production - 5

Joe Chiari - Post Vocal Production - 6,9,14 / Bruce Hall - Engineer - 5,8,11 / Danielle White (Raestar Ventures) - Production management