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Pianist Rupert Leighton Releases New Album "All Kinds Of Fine"

Source: Rupert Leighton
February 28, 2017

The latest release from English pianist & composer Rupert Leighton is a synthesis of groove-laden jazz and chill-out excursions. Dazzling piano strides, liquid keys and splashes of saxophone are underpinned by warm bass and vibrant rhythms. Composed, produced & arranged by Rupert, the 11 original tracks serve up intelligent arrangements in an array of moods incorporating straight ahead, funky, smooth and new age. Although primarily on piano & keyboards, he also contributes vibraphone, alto sax and bass with tenor sax ...

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