David Newton – Return Journey

‘An absorbing insight into the thinking as well as the keyboard talent of one of the UK's brightest talents. ’ Music Week ‘This brilliant release on Linn merits greater attention from jazz fans across the Atlantic Ocean.’ All Music Guide ‘Pianist Newton's latest on Linn confirms him as a composer and musician of the highest calibre.’ The Telegraph and Argus **** David Newton - w naszej ofercie • Return Journey sees David Newton illustrate his award-winning talents as a composer and jazz pianist through this expressive and heartfelt eclectic solo exploration. • Originally released in 1994, Return Journey has been re-issued as part of Linn’s ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best of the label’s award-winning catalogue. • His third studio album finds Newton performing a collection of original and improvised works exploring the notion of time. • Exuding emotion, power and beauty Return Journey sees Newton create a reflective mood with some hauntingly beautiful moments. • The complex emotional album opener ‘Stolen Time’ is described by the pianist as ‘an attempt to capture the experience of discovering that there really is no going back.’ • Newton’s powerful playing draws the listener in to share his ‘journey’ which culminates with the exquisite ballad finale ‘Gone Forever’. **** • David Newton has been playing jazz piano for over thirty years and has worked with the greatest singers and players in the world. • His playing has a great depth of both emotion and musicality without compromising any of his individuality. • David Newton has been voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz awards for the thirteenth time in 2014 and was made a Fellow of Leeds College of Music in 2003. • Newton's recording career began in 1985 with Buddy De Franco and Martin Taylor and his first solo album followed soon after. • Newton's reputation as an exquisite accompanist led him to regularly work with singers Carol Kidd, Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and of course Stacey Kent.