Results for "Gavin Barras"

Matthew Halsall: Matthew Halsall: On the Go (Special Edition)

by Phil Barnes
July 1, 2016

Slipping under the radar this low-key reissue of Matthew Halsall's classic 2011 album should not be ignored. Why so? Well rather than just tweak the tapes for a first vinyl issue Halsall, who it appears was not completely happy with the original mix, has taken the opportunity to commission a full remix and remaster by George ...

Matthew Halsall & the Gondwana Orchestra: Into Forever

by Phil Barnes
September 30, 2015

Some artists epitomise the times they live in, while others go their own way, standing apart from the herd, ploughing their own furrow. As the self-aggrandising, dishonest and downright greedy seem to gain ever greater prominence in our world, those whose work can provide a few moments of respite, refuge and reflection become more and more ...

Matthew Halsall & the Gondwana Orchestra: When the World Was One

by Phil Barnes
May 27, 2014

Change, or at least an evolution of the Halsall sound, is very much in the air on this wonderful new record. Credited to Halsall and the Gondwana Orchestra there is a feeling of expansion of the musical palette, further steps on a satisfying journey towards the destination identified on 2012's transitional Fletcher Moss Park. ...

Day of Reckoning

By Gavin Barras

Label: ASC Records
Released: 2012

Day of Reckoning

Featuring the music of Gavin Barras
Duration: 6:00
July 21, 2012

Day of Reckoning

July 2, 2012

Album: Day of Reckoning
By Gavin Barras
Label: ASC Records
Released: 2012
Duration: 09:57

Take Five With Gavin Barras

by Gavin Barras
June 15, 2012

Meet Gavin Barras: Born in Kendal, Cumbria in the UK, bassist Gavin Barras studied music at the University of Manchester, receiving private tuition from Roberto Carillo-Garcia and Corin Long. Whist studying classical music, Gavin continued developing his love for jazz and received lessons from Steve Berry in jazz bass. Gavin is a busy working ...

Gavin Barras Quintet Releases "Day Of Reckoning"

June 11, 2012

GAVIN BARRAS QUINTET 
NEW ALBUM – Day of Reckoning (ASC Record) Release Date: June 11, 2012 As excitement builds for the launch of Gavin Barras’s latest album, Day of Reckoning, ASC Records are proud to confirm that saxophonist Ed Jones is a major feature of the album. Also featuring Dave Walsh on drums, Corey Mwamba on ...

Matthew Halsall: On The Go

by Bruce Lindsay
April 13, 2011

Sometimes it's best to get straight to the point, to stop beating around the bush and avoid going round in circles. This is one of those times. On The Go is superb, a finely-crafted, emotionally and spiritually engaging work that stands comparison with anything the jazz world currently has to offer, and with plenty of the ...