CD REVIEW
Kristin Berardi vocals; Aaron Flower guitar; Steven Barry piano; Brendan Clarke contrabass; Evan Mannell drums & cymbals; David Theak, Murray Jackson, Richard Maegraith, Matt Keegan, Nick Bowd saxophones, clarinet & flute; Simon Sweeney, Angus Gomm, Simon Ferenci, Andy Fiddes trumpets; Jeremy Borthwick, Dave Panichi, Lucian McGuiness, Justin Kearin trombones
4 stars
IT is testimony to the talents of six arrangers, 17 Mothership musicians and vocalist Berardi that her compositions are rendered so sensitively.
Under saxophonist David Theak’s direction the ensemble displays such subtlety, exquisite control and empathy that Berardi’s evocative and finely crafted vocals are given vital space.
The soloist is able to weave with fluidity and agility between layers of instrumentation, the sensibility and insight of her lyrics — exemplified in Ode to Oli and The Old Fashioned Way — never lost despite the ensemble’s size.
And vocal solos are not the only attraction of this outing. Given the improvisational room, Mothership players deliver in spades.
Download: Ode to Oli, Mr Jackson
File between: Mace Francis Orchestra, Johannes Luebbers Dectet
ROGER MITCHELL
This review also appeared in the Play liftout of the Sunday Herald Sun on October 2, 2011
Hello,
I would like to purchase the disk, would it be you can help me to get online store that can sell to me?
Thank you in advance,
Motty shaul
Motty, Visit Jazzhead and there are options to purchase the album:
http://www.jazzhead.com/cms-jazzhead-records/the-jazzgroove-mothership-orchestra.phpsisit
Hope this helps,
Roger
Thank you very much for the interesting information. I am interested to buy the CD. Do you know where can I purchase it? There is a shop online that can be delivered?
Sorry I didnt previously seen your response. Thank you for the reply and the info.
of course would be looked into.
The CD on his way to me. Thank you again.