5051078928623

Always A First Time

Martin Speake, Mike Outram & Jeff Williams

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: PUMPKIN005

Release Date:  25 March 2013

Label:  Pumpkin

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5051078928623

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Double-CD set from saxophonist Martin Speake and his like-minded trio - made up of guitarist Mike Outram and drummer Jeff Williams. 'Always a First Time' is a testimony to his musical sophistication, depth of knowledge, and integrity. The album comes handsomely packaged in a gatefold digipack.

    Martin has dedicated each song to a friend, mentor, or someone who has inspired him. Tributes to Fidel Castro, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, L Subramanian appear alongside, Simon Purcell, Tom Skinner, Mike Outram, Martin's father John, mother Betty and daughter Becky.

    Forget spin and hype, posturing, pseudo intellectualism, and pretence. This is a world-class performance by anyone's standard. There are moments of breathtaking beauty, heart- wrenching pathos, and breadth of imagination. This album, perhaps more than any of Martin's previous recordings, reminds us that in him we have a most undervalued treasure on the UK scene, and that Martin Speake is one of the most lyrical and inventive jazz musicians in Europe.

    Personnel: Martin Speake (alto saxophone), Mike Outram (guitar), Jeff Williams (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Always a First Time
      • 2. Tom
      • 3. Bewitched
      • 4. Bothered and Bewildered
      • 5. O Mio Babbino Caro
      • 6. In Code
      • 7. Keep in Touch
      • 8. Country Boy
      • 9. If I Loved You
      • 10. Ramshackle

      Disc 2

      • 1. Meditation
      • 2. 15 Years Too Long
      • 3. Where Are You?
      • 4. Best Laid Plans
      • 5. Folk Song for Paul
      • 6. Secret Wood
      • 7. Twister
      • 8. Meditation
      • 9. Wait For It
      • 10. When Your Lover Has Gone
      • . Lullaby