New Release: Lumenary (MettaForm)
New Album – Valentine Court Recaught
My latest album is a new version of my first solo album of almost ten years ago, Valentine Court – a collection of piano solos leading from a gentle opening through beguiling and meditative territory to moments of powerful climax and resolution. Entitled Valentine Court Recaught, this new version features a much improved piano sound and...Continue reading
Blue Boy after Almost Blue
On Friday, I watched Almost Blue, the movie about Chet Baker, and afterwards, recorded this. Inspired by the mood of the movie, the sense of the man and the beautiful solo tones of his trumpet playing. Its a mellow and moody feel, with some more jazzy chords than I usually use. Hope you like it.
Introducing Two New Arrivals
Ive been composing a few new pieces recently and now have quite a store ready for when I record my next album. In the meantime, Ive made this short video introducing two of the new arrivals. A proud moment for any parent! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Album analysis & contrasting piano styles
I mentioned my cousin, successful jazz pianist Martin Litton in a recent blog post. He’s been kind enough to share some of his reactions to my album Valentine Court (which you can listen to on the music page of this site. Its interesting in terms of a critical analysis of my music, and later he...Continue reading
Classical – in a Club style
I played a lovely little gig in Bristol last weekend which deserves a special mention for being the only time I can recall a classical music night in a pub. Now many people might find this a bit strange (there being classical in a club) tho conversely Ive always found it strange that so many...Continue reading