JAZZ IT UP A LITTLE
Like many other composers, Ray Guntrip, pianist and band leader of his seven piece band, whose performances draw on a number of styles and traditions in creating a fresh, distinctive sound conjured up by his musical ideas and arrangements and not least by the musicians he chooses to work with, such as John Worthington, soprano sax; John Rangecroft, tenor sax; Dave Harvey, alto sax; Steve Botting, trombone; Roberto Bellatala, double bass; and Tony Bianco, drums. Ray Guntrip has also worked and recorded with the renowned jazz vocalist, Tina May
Track & Title
Description
Composer
Duration
1. SNAP
A jazz composition from a seven piece band, reworking a standard musical progression and introducing a few unexpected harmonic twists
Raymond Guntrip
4’05
2. MINOR GROOVE
A jazz composition from a seven piece band which is based squarely on a twelve bar blues
Raymond Guntrip
6’39
3. INTERACTION
A jazz composition from a seven piece band incorporating solos that blend a freer approach to performance with full band arrangements of a mood defining theme
Raymond Guntrip
7’40
4. SQUEEK
A jazz composition from a seven piece band where the arrangement is rooted in jazz standard progressions and where a new tune is reflected in familiar sequences
Raymond Guntrip
4’20
5. SOUNDSCAPE
A jazz composition from a seven piece band that reflects urgent momentum and captures the freedom of spirit
Raymond Guntrip
7’22
6. OOGIE WOOGIE
A jazz composition from a seven piece band where the arrangement is rooted in jazz standard progressions and where a new tune is reflected in familiar sequences
Raymond Guntrip
7’50
7. CANTUS FIRMUS
A jazz composition from a seven piece band where the arrangement is rooted in jazz standard progressions and where a new tune is reflected in familiar sequences
Raymond Guntrip
4’00
8. INSURRECTION
A jazz composition from a seven piece band incorporating solos that blend a freer approach to performance with full band arrangements of a mood defining theme
Raymond Guntrip
4’07