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MIKE WESTBROOK ~ WAXEYWORK SHOW JAZZPRINT 140 (Barcode: 604388696529) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 2007 Released: 2007 British composer / bandleader / musician Mike WestbrookFind albums by this artist is a celebrated figure on the local and international Jazz scene, well earned by over four decades of outstanding contributions to the development of European Jazz. His brilliant compositions and numerous splendid ensembles under his leadership are examples of the highest musical achievements. This album present a recent work by Westbrook, recorded live by his ensemble called "The Village BandFind albums by this artist", which is a brass sextet – an unusual setting in every respect. The players include Westbrook on euphonium, his wife Kate WestbrookFind albums by this artist on tenor horn and vocals, trumpeter Mike BrewerFind albums by this artist, trombonist Sam SmithFind albums by this artist and saxophonists Stan WillisFind albums by this artist and Gary BayleyFind albums by this artist. The album includes the musical suite, which gives it its title and six additional shorter pieces, which are arrangements of five classic Jazz / Blues tunes and one Westbrook original. As usual with Westbrook, the music is divine, the execution perfect and the overall effect stunning. He simply is a genius and everything he touches is pure gold. Wholeheartedly recommended!

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