August
ALISON RAYNER QUINTET (2014)
ARQ release their first album AUGUST in October 2014.
“August could hardly represent a sharper reminder to the British jazz world of the breadth and depth of Alison Rayner’s often unsung talents. It’s taken a while for Alison Rayner the composer to step all the way out of the shadows. But on the strength of this fine album, she might have to get used to the spotlight”.
John Fordham May 2014
Blow the Fuse Records BTF1411CD
Distribution: Proper Notes
Supported by the Jazz Services Recording Subsidy Scheme.
Order from Blow The Fuse
| Alison Rayner | double bass |
| Buster Birch | drums |
| Deirdre Cartwright | guitar |
| Diane McLoughlin | saxophones |
| Steve Lodder | piano |
Track Listing
| 1. |
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August |
| 2. |
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Half A World Away |
| 3. |
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Fixing a Hole |
| 4. |
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Vejer de la Frontera |
| 5. |
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Queer Bird |
| 6. |
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Dig Over |
| 7. |
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String Theory |
| 8. |
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Elegy for Art |
| 9. |
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Hyperbubble |
Album Reviews
ARQ: Jazz UK October 2014“Deliciously upbeat, groovy and thoughtful jazz…the recent album August shows her to be a superb composer to boot… a perfect showcase of Rayner’s diverse talents”
ARQ: London Jazz News Oct 2014“The group’s tight and assured playing are superbly suited to play Rayner’s compositions, her thoughtful and melodic soloing being a particular highlight. The debut album couldn’t be stronger”
ARQ John Fordham May 2014“August could hardly represent a sharper reminder to the British jazz world of the breadth and depth of Alison Rayner’s often unsung talents. It’s taken a while for Alison Rayner the composer to step all the way out of the shadows. But on the strength of this fine album, she might have to get used to the spotlight”.
