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BAND/ARTIST: Thompson Egbo-Egbo
- Title: What Remains
- Year Of Release: 2022
- Label: MNRK Music
- Genre: jazz, Latin fusion, classic rock
- Quality: MP3 320 kbps; 16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC; 24-bit/96kHz FLAC
- Total Time: 00:34:47
- Total Size: 86; 213; 750 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Acclaimed Toronto composer and pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo is always in key. Deeply rooted in his upbringing – moving to Canada from Nigeria at age four, commencing his dedication to playing the piano at the age of six – his innate aptitude and affection for the instrument resonates with him to this day. The key that keeps everything aligned is one where Thompson is in tune with his environment, collaborators, community and a signature approach to the art.
What Remains was recorded by Jeremy Darby and Julian Decorte at Canterbury Music Company, a favourite and frequented space for Thompson’s trio, Randall Hall on bass, and Jeff Halischuk on drums. Known for making their marks at notable venues in their homebase of Toronto and across North America, the group had the opportunity to record What Remains at a standstill due to lockdowns – a contrasting approach, as they would normally receive first take feedback from playing them in front of audiences before putting them to tape.
“With the world upside down, I find myself appreciating the chance just to be an artist and do what I love and to create something to share with the world. This album has brought the most satisfaction because of the time in which this was created,” Thompson says of the process.
The album has a wide range of inspiration, from classic rock to new wave jazz, Latin fusion, renditions of iconic songs of various eras and everything in between. Opening with Trinity – one of Thompson’s original cherished pieces and one the trio has had the pleasure of performing with alongside dancers – the album flows into Anthem Rising, a high energy blend of Latin and Funk, ready for intimate venues and foreign excursions.
A fresh element in the project is the inclusion of strings crafted by the Odin Quartet; Alex Toskov (violin), Tanya Charles Iveniuk (violin), Laurence Schaufele (viola) and Samuel Bisson (cello). Strings were always considered but never included until the opportunity presented itself. The Odin Quartet joins Thompson as the project moves into a stunning three-part suite that documents the pandemic journey in a contemplative and emotional arrangement. What Was Taken shows the challenges of change, What Remains is Thompson’s constant, a reminder to have gratitude for everything and everyone, and moving forward – the abundant and hopeful, What Possibilities, is a means to build and begin anew – with fresh perspective.
Tracklist:
1 01. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Trinity (07:41)
1 02. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Anthem Rising (03:55)
1 03. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Smells Like Teen Spirit (05:00)
1 04. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - What Was Taken (01:49)
1 05. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - What Remains (04:59)
1 06. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - What Possibilities (02:30)
1 07. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Eleanor Rigby (04:23)
1 08. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Nardis (02:40)
1 09. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Cherry Cola (01:47)
What Remains was recorded by Jeremy Darby and Julian Decorte at Canterbury Music Company, a favourite and frequented space for Thompson’s trio, Randall Hall on bass, and Jeff Halischuk on drums. Known for making their marks at notable venues in their homebase of Toronto and across North America, the group had the opportunity to record What Remains at a standstill due to lockdowns – a contrasting approach, as they would normally receive first take feedback from playing them in front of audiences before putting them to tape.
“With the world upside down, I find myself appreciating the chance just to be an artist and do what I love and to create something to share with the world. This album has brought the most satisfaction because of the time in which this was created,” Thompson says of the process.
The album has a wide range of inspiration, from classic rock to new wave jazz, Latin fusion, renditions of iconic songs of various eras and everything in between. Opening with Trinity – one of Thompson’s original cherished pieces and one the trio has had the pleasure of performing with alongside dancers – the album flows into Anthem Rising, a high energy blend of Latin and Funk, ready for intimate venues and foreign excursions.
A fresh element in the project is the inclusion of strings crafted by the Odin Quartet; Alex Toskov (violin), Tanya Charles Iveniuk (violin), Laurence Schaufele (viola) and Samuel Bisson (cello). Strings were always considered but never included until the opportunity presented itself. The Odin Quartet joins Thompson as the project moves into a stunning three-part suite that documents the pandemic journey in a contemplative and emotional arrangement. What Was Taken shows the challenges of change, What Remains is Thompson’s constant, a reminder to have gratitude for everything and everyone, and moving forward – the abundant and hopeful, What Possibilities, is a means to build and begin anew – with fresh perspective.
Tracklist:
1 01. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Trinity (07:41)
1 02. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Anthem Rising (03:55)
1 03. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Smells Like Teen Spirit (05:00)
1 04. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - What Was Taken (01:49)
1 05. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - What Remains (04:59)
1 06. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - What Possibilities (02:30)
1 07. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Eleanor Rigby (04:23)
1 08. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Nardis (02:40)
1 09. Thompson Egbo-Egbo - Cherry Cola (01:47)
Year 2022 | Jazz | Latin | Rock | FLAC / APE | Mp3 | HD & Vinyl
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