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Tim Boniface: Psalter: Themes for Peace
by Neil Duggan
Tim Boniface is a jazz saxophonist and composer. He is also an ordained priest in the Church of England and Chaplain at Girton College, University of Cambridge. As Artistic Director of Girton Jazz, his work involves organising concerts and workshops at the college. In addition, he leads his own ensembles and collaborates with many renowned jazz musicians on the UK scene. Psalter: Themes For Peace bridges the worlds of jazz and deep spirituality in an unexpectedly accessible way. ...
Continue ReadingAcoustic Triangle: 3 Dimensions
by John Kelman
Britain's Acoustic Triangle has always operated with the distinct premise of playing only in environments acoustically suited for completely acoustic performances. Recording with the same devotion to making the room a fourth member of the group, with no post-production processing, the trio has gradually shifted further away from overt jazz references, with Resonance (Audio-B, 2005) moving even closer to a place where formal composition and improvisation join. More than its earlier releases, 3 Dimensions is chamber jazz where the trio's ...
Continue ReadingAcoustic Triangle: Resonance
by John Kelman
In a 2003 interview, drummer Peter Erskine spoke about playing in concert halls with such inherently good acoustics that PA systems were unnecessary. “audiences love it, they absolutely love it. The world has gotten so noisy, and things have gotten so dense and assaultive, that people are grateful for a chance to rest their ears, rest their spirits and maybe their psyches." Acoustic Triangle understands, perhaps more than most, the significance of Erskine's words. Formed by ...
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