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Face to Face

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Jeremy Rose

Label: Earshift Music
Released: 2022
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Tracks

High Ground; Whispers; Religion; Queens; Face to Face; All About KB; Together Soon Enough; Child.

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Album Description

“Buoyant invention: never seeming to flag or to want for new ideas, he is that rare thing, an improvisor you want to hear more from… Jeremy Rose is one to watch on the Australian jazz scene… “ ★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine, UK "state-of-the-art acoustic jazz, impeccably performed, sanguine in nature, brimming with hope." Des Cowley, Rhythms Saxophonist-composer Jeremy Rose's album and video series, Face to Face, is a reflection on the connections we have with each other and the importance of real-life connection, dedicated to those that are closest to him; family, friends and loved ones. Face to Face marks Roses’ fourth album as bandleader, a follow-up to his critically acclaimed Within & Without featuring Kurt Rosenwinkel. The album features pianist Steve Barry, bassist Noel Mason and drummer Alex Hirlian, as Jeremy explains, “This lineup has been playing regularly for the past few years”. “I am humbled by what each member brought to the record, and what we managed to create together. The album really captures the group at a highpoint.” The album is a reflection on the way we connect with each other and the importance of real-life connections. Rose explains, “We live in an increasingly connected yet isolated world. Whilst we... are always always reachable, many have never felt more alone. I felt like I needed to reinforce the fundamental part of what makes us human - face to face connections. It’s a musical journey that steers our spiritual compass towards connections with others and placing value in what’s important - connections we have with ourselves, each other and the wider world.” The band premiered many of the new works after a period of writing during a lockdown in April 2020 for a live streamed performance for International Jazz Day. Rose reflects, “It was surreal coming together for the first time out of lockdown, not having played together for sometime and running some of the new material during our soundcheck. It was a bit of a whirlwind but the band handled it remarkably. There was something really special about that performance - an energy that had been pent-up for sometime.” The album was later recorded in December 2020 along with a video shoot with Rose’s long-term collaborator-videographer Edmund Renew. Rose reflects how the album is not simply a product of being locked down but a reflection on the important things in life. “We couldn’t have created this album pre-COVID but this isn’t an iso-album or reaction to the lockdowns. This album speaks to right now, this very moment. It emphasises how grateful I am for the connections we have with one another which can’t be taken for granted. Face to Face has a little something for everyone - emotionally, intellectually and musically. There’s a range of new compositions, new grooves, new melodies and some great playing. I hope you enjoy!” Jeremy Rose is at the forefront of an exciting wave of Australian jazz and adventurous music. He has performed throughout Australia, Europe and the UK. His collaboration with drummers Simon Barker, Chloe Kim, Disruption: The Voice of Drums premiered at the 2021 Sydney Festival to wide acclaim. As founder of the record label Earshift Music, Rose has fostered a community of creative musicians throughout Australasia which NYC Jazz Records describes as “representing the future of Australian music... hell bent on pushing the very definition of jazz.”

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