Since his Mercury Award-nominated solo work "Good Days at Schloss Elmau" at the latest, pianist Gwilym Simcock has belonged to the spearhead of jazz in Great Britain. With "Instrumation", the Valais-born pianist presents himself not only as a piano virtuoso, but also as a creative creator of elegant jazz orchestra compositions. The leading British daily newspaper The Guardian praised the recording, which is divided into two suites, in the highest terms and awarded it 4 stars. The Financial Times also enthusiastically celebrated the "masterful expansion of his flourishing and rhythmic pianostyle". On "Instrumation" Simcock plays out his vein for romantic-classical art music. ACT
Tracklist :
1 Clunky 8:10
2 Interlude #1 3:07
3 Columns 8:06
4 Interlude #2 2:34
5 Industrial 9:35
6 Overture 5:56
7 The Theme 5:46
8 Mr. Bricolage 4:26
9 Long Road 7:36
10 Dance! 4:08
Credits :
Cello – William Schofield (tracks: 6-10)
Double Bass – Yuri Goloubev (tracks: 1-5)
Drums – Martin France
Guitar – John Parricelli (tracks: 1-5)
Orchestra – City of London Sinfonia (tracks: 1-5)
Piano – Gwilym Simcock
Violin – Thomas Gould (tracks: 6-10)
