Take a Walk (2006)- DOZ 007 As featured on Radio 2 (Humphrey Lyttleton's Best of Jazz)
1. Hillcrest (Smith) 2. Yellow House Stomp (Grappelli) 3. Struttin' Stuff (Piggott) 4. The Gift (Ferriera/Antonio) 5. Blue Daniel (Rosolino) 6. Brother Where Are You? (Oscar Brown Junior) 7. Red-O-Ray (Grappelli) 8. But Beautiful (Van Heusen)
9. Swing '42 (Reinhardt/Grappelli) 10. Cette Chanson (Alhert/Young) 11. Mexican Wave (Piggott/Solberg) 12. Bix (Wilber) 13.Royal Mayall (Piggott)Also featuring: Jaqui McShee, Nils Solberg, Brian Dee, Peter Morgan, Peter Ind, Rod Brown
"He plays confident, swinging violin in a style based on Stephane Grappelli with aspects of Eddie South and Stuff Smith, mixed into what emerges as a very personal means of expression"....."I hope Mike's enterprise in making this open-minded record receives the reception it so richly deserves"...."..impressive versatility" (Jazz Journal International 2007)
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TRACK LISTING:
1. September in the Rain (Warren) 2. Skip It (S.Smith) 3. This Can’t Be Love (Rodgers/Hart) 4. Nuages (Reinhardt) 5. My Little Suede Shoes (C.Parker) 6. Only Time Will Tell (S.Smith) 7. I Can’t Believe That You’re in Love with Me (McHugh/Gaskill 8. Waltz For Sachma (Piggott) 9. Timmie’s Blues (S.Smith) 10. Autumn Leaves (J Kosma) 11.Vous et Moi (Reinhardt)Tracks 1 and 2 can be heard in MP3 format by clicking the underlined links above.
"..an engaging document of jazz violin" – CADENCE USA
"..one of the best swing jazz fiddlers active anywhere" – JAZZ TIMES USA
"..demonstrates his mastery of the jazz violin" – JAZZ UK
"..thick, rich, soulful tone" – JAZZ JOURNAL UK
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TRACK LISTING: 1. I Saw Stars 2. I'll Never Be The Same 3. Mexican Waltz 4. Sons De Carrilhoes 5. Stumblin' 6. A Kiss To Build A Dream On 7. Exactly Like You 8. Marino Waltz 9. Whispering 10. St. Lewes Blues 11. China Boy 12. When You Wish Upon A Star 13. April Kisses
A relaxed selection of favourite pieces, recorded with acoustic violin and strohviolin, plus Piers Clark - guitar (1934 Gibson L5)
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