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Mean What You Say by Martin Wind

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Album Title: My Astorian Queen
Label: LAIKA Records
Released: 2021

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About the Album

"Mean What You Say" is the first track from the Martin Wind Quartet's album "My Astorian Queen," out November 12, 2021 via Laika Records. Featuring bassist Wind, saxophonist Scott Robinson, drummer Matt Wilson and pianist Bill Mays, the album is Wind's heartfelt thank you note to the New York City Jazz Scene "and its welcoming artistic community in general, and some very special human beings in particular, that have guided and formed me over the last quarter of a century.” He’s referring to the members of his quartet - all veterans of the New York jazz scene. The swinging opener, “Mean What You Say,” relates to a magical moment that Wind experienced at the legendary Village Vanguard. “It took several years before I got a chance to play a Monday night with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. While some of the last guests were taking their seats, the rhythm section started to play this great composition by Thad Jones. Already while setting up my gear, I had noticed how unbelievable my instrument sounded in the acoustics of this basement club: warm and chocolatey, yet incredibly clear and defined. That first night with this band was one of those NYC moments that I will never forget.”

Tracks

Mean What You Say; Solitude; Broadway; Peace Waltz; È Precio Perduar; Out In P.A.; My Astorian Queen; There’s A Boat Leaving Soon For New York; New York, New York.

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Reviews

My Astorian Queen by Jack Bowers
My Astorian Queen by Pierre Giroux
My Astorian Queen by Mark Corroto

Date featured

November 12, 2021

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