(Press release)
Renowned jazz pianist
breaks new ground with funk fuelled project
July 2020 marks the release of Do You
Remember? The brand new album by ‘Synthonic’ – a funk fuelled,
synth-led electronic project created by leading jazz pianist and composer
Kieron Garrett.
As band leader of the Kieron Garrett Quartet (KGQ),
Garrett has gained widespread praise for his innovative compositions and
dexterous skill on keys, performing at leading international venues and
festivals with an ensemble that includes leading UK saxophonist Dave O’Higgins.
Now with Synthonic, Garrett channels his creativity
in a new direction, developing a series of dynamic, electronic funk orientated
compositions that are as innovative as they are exciting.
On the Synthonic project, Kieron Garrett writes,
records, produces and performs everything himself (bar some guest appearances
on two of the tracks), which clearly demonstrates his undeniable prowess as a
highly gifted musician at the top of his game.
Trained
as a classical pianist, Garrett is a self-taught jazz musician, who has also
been playing the tuba since the age of seven. This diverse range of experience
has allowed a broadening of musical horizons that is doubtlessly evident
on Do You Remember?
Though very much rooted in classic
funk, the Synthonic material contains sounds, melodies and themes that cover
jazz, soul and electronica, coming together to form something progressive and
unique.
Garrett’s musical inspirations for Synthonic flow
from a plethora of sources, anything from Chick
Corea to Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter to Stevie Wonder. It is a masterful body
of work, destined to be enjoyed by both the most discerning of music lovers and
those who just can’t get enough of a good groove!
Do You Remember? Track Listing:
· Havana
· Groovin
Out feat. Dave O'Higgins (sax) Dan Hawkins (bass)
· Stepping
Out
· Fork
in the Road
· Disco
· Divergence
· Do
You Remember? feat Grace Walker (vocals) Leo Appleyard (guitar)
· Quarantine
· All
tracks composed and performed by Kieron Garrett
1 comment :
Great album great tunes and seriously good arrangements!
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