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IntroVamp-(live at RadioFrance, Paris)

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Released: Mar 1, 2007

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IntroVamp-(live at RadioFrance, Paris)
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Peur bleue(Live at RadioFrance, Paris)
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Outlines
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Rude Awakening - Peur bleue
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Giudecca Song
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Genre: Alternative / Jazz
Location United Kingdom and France, Un
Profile Views: 8490
Last Login: 3/30/2013
Member Since 8/10/2008
Record Label 33Jazz (UK): www.33jazz.com, and Elabeth (France): www.elabeth.com. See 'More
Type of Label Indie
Bio
-------NEW ALBUM 'OUTLINES' OUT ON 33JAZZ-------------Dividing his time between his native UK and Paris, alto and soprano saxophonist Sam Coombes formed a first group under his own name in 2001 in partnership with pianist Rob Chapman. This joint-led Paris-based quartet did two albums comprised very largely of original compositions, an eponymous self-produced first album in 2002 and 'Static Shock' in 2005, published on the prestigious French ELABETH label. Coombes' more recent and UK-based musical work, in addition to quartet playing, has involved a progression towards both trio and solo saxophone work, and larger ensemble work on the horizon. -- *Selected Press Quotes* -- 'Coombes often demonstrates a real daringness in his solos, and especially on the alto where sparks really fly.' Jazzman -- 'If the technical mastery of this music surprises on first listen, it's also the orginiality of the compositions which makes Static Shock a quality album.' MusiQualité -- 'Coombes is capable of densely-packed soaring phrases and has a real talent for melodic lines which are both dense and intricate.' Jazz Hot -- 'The richness of the background musical knowledge of these young musicians with irreproachable technique is evident. They have managed to incorporate such a variety of feels and tempos, and such a feeling of urgency, that their music deserves careful attention.' Jazz Magazine -- 'This album is a real little gem. It's the sort of recording that you aren't expecting and which really bowls you over. Firstly because we discover an out of the ordinary saxophonist equipped with remarkable technical abilities. When a saxophonist displays such powerful playing , such precision in his attack, such clarity in his phrasing and such assurance we know we are dealing with a (future?) great.' Dernières nouvelles du jazz
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Personnel on featured tracks: 'Outlines' and 'Giudecca Song' from the album 'Outlines' (33Jazz): David Patrick - piano, Mario Caribe - bass, Tom Gordon -drums. Sam Coombes - alto saxophone. ----- 'Rude Awakening-Peur bleue', 'Moving Figures' and 'Effervescence' from the album 'Static Shock' (2005) published by Elabeth: Rob Chapman- piano, Mauro Gargano- bass, Frédéric Delestré- drums, Sam Coombes- alto saxophone. ----- 'Present Continuous' and 'Naima' from eponymous debut album (2002): Rob Chapman- piano, Mauro Gargano- bass, David Grebil- drums, Sam Coombes- soprano and alto saxophones. All compositions by SC except 'Naima' (Coltrane)
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-------NEW ALBUM _OUTLINES_ OUT ON 33JAZZ-------------Dividing his time between his native UK and Paris Sam Coombes, who plays alto and soprano saxophones, formed a first group under his own name in 2001 in partnership with pianist Rob Chapman. This joint-led Paris-based quartet did two albums comprised very largely of original compositions, an eponymous self-produced first album in 2002 and _Static Shock_ in 2005, on the prestigious French ELABETH label. Coombes's more recent and UK-based musical work, in addition to quartet playing, has involved a progression towards both trio and solo saxophone work, and larger ensemble work on the horizon. 'Outlines' very largely features original compositions by Coombes and was recorded with both French and British rhythm sections.It is published on the British 33Jazz record label. All featured compositions on this Myspace page are by Sam Coombes with the exception of 'Naima' by Coltrane. -- *Selected Press Quotes* -- 'Coombes often demonstrates a real daringness in his solos, and especially on the alto where sparks really fly.' Jazzman -- 'If the technical mastery of this music surprises on first listen, it's also the orginiality of the compositions which makes Static Shock a quality album.' MusiQualité -- 'Coombes is capable of densely-packed soaring phrases and has a real talent for melodic lines which are both dense and intricate.' Jazz Hot -- 'The richness of the background musical knowledge of these young musicians with irreproachable technique is evident. They have managed to incorporate such a variety of feels and tempos, and such a feeling of urgency, that their music deserves careful attention.' Jazz Magazine -- 'This album is a real little gem. It's the sort of recording that you aren't expecting and which really bowls you over. Firstly because we discover an out of the ordinary saxophonist equipped with remarkable technical abilities. When a saxophonist displays such powerful playing , such precision in his attack, such clarity in his phrasing and such assurance we know we are dealing with a (future?) great.' Dernières nouvelles du jazz