Adam Bishop - Soprano and tenor saxophones, bass clarinet
Jim Hart - Vibraphone
Larry Bartley - Double Bass
Shaney Forbes - Drums
Influences
Mark Turner, John Coltrane, Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Steve Coleman, Bela Bartok, Charlie Parker, Eric Dolphy, Stan Getz, Seamus Blake, Joe Henderson, Sonny Rollins, Ralph Alessi, Tim Berne, Michael Brecker, Stevie Wonder, Hermeto Pascoal, Wayne Shorter, George Garzone, The Fringe, Evan Parker, J.S. Bach, Joel Frahm, Albert Ayler, Chris Cheek, Chris Potter, Julian Siegel, Tom Waits, Tony Bennett, Sonny Stitt, Warne Marsh, Duke Ellington, Alan Watts, Walt Weiskopf, Steve Lacy and many many more..............
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“Saxophonist Adam Bishop’s Sanctuary is a sweetly assured debut. ……..they play such delightful, intuitive jazz that it is impossible not to be impressed.
As a saxophonist, his strength is a quite lovely tone, particularly on soprano. Bishop also demonstrates a delicacy and confidence that endows Sanctuary with an earthiness and mellow, sophisticated chill. What’s more, unlike many contemporaries, there is little need to impress.”
Kevin Le Gendre – Echoes
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"Bishop’s soprano sax is particularly impressive. Consistently good composing ”
Keith Ames – Musician Magazine
“challenging yet extremely rewarding improvisational jazz…. this CD packs a real punch and is recommended listening for anyone interested in the present jazz format. The genre is certainly in good hands if this recording is anything to go by. Consumate.”
Chris Parker - Vortex Review
“Leading a tight, muscular yet sensitive quartet Bishop showcases ….. a considerable compositional gift on this, his outfit's debut album.
This is an unequivocally enjoyable, accomplished album, setting an intriguing new saxophone talent against a skilful, elegant but robust rhythm section One to watch.”
Chris May - allaboutjazz.com
“A gorgeously lyrical tenor saxophonist, …..the most assured and compelling British jazz album to be released so far this year. On Sanctuary the quartet play supple, melodically vibrant jazz with a spiky modern edge.
Bishop creates lovely, uplifting music throughout, and the listener is revived and replenished by hearing it.
Emotionally articulate and thoughtful music which repays repeated listenings, Sanctuary announces the arrival of another talented voice on London's saxophone scene.”
Ian Mann 24dash.com
“A high quality debut album that speaks of even better things to come.
His writing is intelligent and intriguing and his playing is confident, assured and free of bluster. He is a thoughtful musician who likes to take his time and who uses that time effectively.
The sympathetic support he receives from a first class band is a big help and the interaction between the players is excellent throughout the album.”
Adam was born Yorkshire but grew up and studied in Canberra, Australia. As well as completing the course in Jazz performance at the Canberra School Of Music he has studied with Dale Barlow, Mark Turner, Ralph Alessi, Barry Harris, Julian Siegel, Mark Helias.
Since moving to London in 1998 he has played and recorded with many of the finest musicians in London inc: Tomorrow's Warriors, Polar Bear (Dim Lit), Jazz Jamaica All Stars (Massive), Larry Bartley Septet, Pete Cater Big Band, Innamorato (Melancholia), IG Culture (Space Is The Place), Stefano Kalonaris (Like This), Roberto Pla's Latin Jazz Ensemble, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Ray Crespo, Synergy (F-IRE Collective Big Band), Jonathan Bratoëff Quintet (Episodes), NYJO, the Jimmy Cannon Big Band (All To Get Her), Saxon, Combustible Alarms and RTE Concert Orchestra and Big Band.He has also performed in the shows: "Annie" and "Guys And Dolls"
He is currently on tour in Europe and UK with the West End show "The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas".
The long put-off album "Sanctuary" by his quartet is now available for purchase at "www.jazzcds.co.uk/artist_id_833".
The cover art is by Peter Davey and you can see more of his great work at "www.peterdavey.com".
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Howdy Adam, It was cool to run across you after all these years. It looks like things are going great and the playing! Fantastic. Hope to so share stories sometime. James
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