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Charmaine Ford
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With a career still in its infancy, New Zealand-born piano
virtuoso and composer Charmaine Ford has accomplished more
than most musicians do in a lifetime.
Ford has blazed a trail of awards confirming she is indeed
one of New Zealand’s most distinguished jazz musicians. She
has released two self-penned albums, which showcase her
extraordinary talent. Her sophomore release, ‘Busy
Silence’, was awarded ‘Best Jazz Album 2007’ at the New
Zealand Music Awards. Ford is the first female
instrumentalist to receive this accolade. Her debut album
‘Blues for Guppy’ was also a finalist in the same category
in 2004.
Charmaine performs with utter conviction and already has a
distinctive sound, comprised of lyrical melodies synergized
with idiosyncratic rhythmic diversity.
The Tauranga International Jazz Festival has commissioned
Charmaine to write a new work, which will be premiered at
her headline concert, Easter 2009
After the Last Dance
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2009
Track listing: Eleven O'Clock; Itchy Thought; As Requested; The Wise Guy; Tonopah; Folieta; Midnight Chardonnay; Likewise; After the Last Dance.
Charmaine Ford/Nick Tipping/Richard Wise: After the Last Dance
by Matthew Warnock
After the Last Dance is a hard-grooving, impressively creative release by New Zealand's Ford/Tipping/Wise Trio. While some people wouldn't think of New Zealand as being a hotbed for modern jazz, these three musicians are aiming to change that and bring to light the strong NZ jazz scene with this release. Each tune is thoughtfully composed and ...
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