Laurence, Chris - New View
SKU
21-Basho 18
Chris Laurence is a bassist who has appeared on many Brit-jazz classics in the past. Nice to see a new release from him. This one features Frank Ricotti-vibes, John Parricelli-electric and acoustic guitars, Martin France-drums, Chris on bass and Norma Winstone-vocals on two tracks. The Pieces are by Laurence, Kenny Wheeler, Steve Swallow, John Parricelli, John Surman, John Taylor, and others.
"Chris Laurence plays regularly with John Surman, Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and Norma Winstone. In the classical world he was principal double bass with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields until 1995, playing on many of their famous recordings ranging from the film "Amadeus" to Benjamin Britten's "Curlew River". Jazz artists he has recorded with include trombonist J.J. Johnson, Tony Coe, Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Norma Winstone and Johnny Mathis."