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Big Ideas [CD]

Beats & Pieces Big Band (Artist), Harrison Wood (Bass), Ben Cottrell (Director), Finlay Panter (Drums), Anton Hunter (Guitar), et al. | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (12 Mar 2012)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: EFPI Records
  • ASIN: B0072OJP8K
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 33,352 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Hailing from Manchester, Beats & Pieces are a young 14-piece who deftly combine a vintage big band sound with contemporary influences. With international recognition and sell out shows to their name, they've been making a significant impact on the jazz scene since their beginnings in 2008.

Beats & Pieces take the classic big band sound and add slamming bass and drums, skronking guitar, wah-wah funk and retro 70s fusion to cook up a musical brew reminiscent of the maverick collective Loose Tubes. 'Big Ideas' features eight tracks all recorded live in the studio to capture the buzz and excitement of their live shows.

Led by founder and musical director, Ben Cottrell, the group received rave reviews for their Ronnie Scott's debut last year, described by The Guardian as a "tour de force" and they were winners of the 2011 European Young Artists' Jazz Award. Their members - all 28 or under - are drawn from some of the most exciting and in demand young musicians in the UK today They came together with a shared desire to perform a contemporary ensemble repertoire and their influences include big bands and the jazz canon, The Beatles and contemporary artists such as Radiohead and Bjork.

Personnel: Ben Cottrell (director), Anthony Brown, Sam Healey, Ben Watte (saxophones), Tim Cox, Simon Lodge, Paul Strachan (trombone), Owen Bryce, Graham South, Nick Walters ( trumpet), Anton Hunter (guitar), Patrick Hurley (piano/Rhodes), Harrison Wood (bass), Finlay Panter (drums)

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5.0 out of 5 stars High octane future of the Big Band 17 Mar 2012
By Dr. Peter G. Upton
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The spirit of Loose Tubes lives on in this vibrant Manchester based band, most of them alumni of the Royal Northern College of Music. A promising debut with sampling and electronic effects reflecting the spirit of the age, while virtuosos trumpet playing looks back to the greats of the fifties. Maybe not enough light and shade, but elf and sisterhood stood out. I can envisage jazz fans scouring the shops for this in a few years, just as we do now for the first Loose Tubes LPs. If you get the chance, see them in concert- thery really enjoy themselves!
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic 2 April 2013
By mrs mary mutton
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heard them at a university venue and truly excellent. Joyous music that really raises the spirits to hear and encourages to keep practising
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