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Spyglass Gypsies - Spyglass Gypsies (2014)

Posted By: DjangoTiger
Spyglass Gypsies - Spyglass Gypsies (2014)

Spyglass Gypsies - Spyglass Gypsies (2014)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 14 Tracks | 56:56 | 136,37 MB
Genre: Jazz, Swing, Gypsy Jazz, World | Label: Spyglass Gypsies

Combining traditional ‘Manouche’ repertoire with tasteful originals and gypsy influenced modern classics, Spyglass Gypsies deliver an energetic and playful performance, displaying all the subtleties and nuances of a highly communicative and intuitive ensemble, while still retaining the fire and passion of the gypsy jazz style. Performing regularly throughout Sydney since early 2010, Spyglass Gypsies have been steadily carving out a niche with their own brand of French gypsy infused jazz and swing.

Comprised of musicians Richard Ashby (guitar), Loretta Palmeiro (clarinet/saxophone), Andrew Scott (accordion), and Shannon Haritos (double bass), their music is perfectly suited to intimate small to medium venues, allowing their light yet rich sound to be full appreciated.


The album's all-original material was composed individually by all members and brought together in rehearsal. "While we each composed material for the record separately", Ashby said, "Our goal of creating an album of original Gypsy Swing, Bolero and Bossa songs ensured that our compositions fit together perfectly while still reflecting our individual writing styles".

With numerous appearances at high profile venues and festivals including Camelot Lounge, the Art Gallery of NSW, Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival, Illawarra Jazz and Folk Festivals, the Oz Manouche Gypsy Jazz Festival and support for international touring artists such as Lollo Meier and Remi Harris, the group have brought their extensive live performance experience to the studio. "Gypsy Jazz is essentially a live music genre," Ashby said. "It was very important to us to capture the energy, spontaneity and creativity of our live performances on the record, which we did".

Tracklist:

1. Natty Swing 03:27
2. Salsa Cigana 03:22
3. Debbie's Song 03:00
4. La Nouvelle Ville 03:53
5. Palmitos Hareiro 03:40
6. Caballo Blanco 04:38
7. Solene 05:18
8. The Map Maker 05:47
9. Silly 03:11
10. Sad Accordion 02:17
11. What Would Django Do 03:56
12. Stray Cats 04:27
13. Stiff Upper Lip 04:26
14. Otautahi 05:33