Neil Swainson -Fire In The West - CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Fire in the West

1.2 Fool's Gold

1.3 Cascades

1.4 Standing Back

1.5 Fell Among Thieves

1.6 Kyushu

1.7 Late Afternoon

1.8 Near North

1.9 Gone Away

1.10 Silver Mine

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A long-time fan of the front-line pairings of the 1950s bands of Miles Davis, Art Blakey and Horace Silver (for whom "Silver Mine" is dedicated), Swainson shaped both his compositions and the blue-chip rhythm section of pianist Renee Rosnes (with whom he'd worked in the 1990s cross border band Free Trade) and Lewis Nash around this stylistic post-bop conception. With compositional dedications to musical influences (the aforementioned "Silver Mine"), to impactful places ("Kyushu," a musical reflection of time spent on this Japanese island), to people ("Fell Among Thieves" references a biblical parable that Swainson relates to some "wonderful" people he has known who fell into difficult company and circumstance), this new recording offers a personal glimpse inside Swainson's musical and compositional mind.

Recorded at Pineapple Sound in Langley, BC on November 18th & 19th, 2021

"Fire In The West" is a captivating jazz album by renowned Canadian bassist Neil Swainson, released in CD format by Cellar Live. This recording showcases Swainson's exceptional compositional skills and his ability to lead an ensemble of top-tier musicians through intricate arrangements and emotive improvisations. With a career spanning several decades, Neil Swainson has performed with legends such as George Shearing and Woody Shaw, earning acclaim for both his virtuosic playing and creative vision. "Fire In The West" highlights his deep roots in modern jazz while offering fresh perspectives that will delight both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Cellar Live, the label behind this release, is celebrated for its dedication to high-quality jazz recordings, supporting artists who push the boundaries of contemporary music.

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CM111821

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