CHRIS HILL - bass
BEN REYNOLDS - drums
TOM RICHARDS - saxes
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Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr, Ian Shaw, Stevie Wonder, Ben Folds, Dean Martin, Liane Carroll, Ella Fitzgerald, Michel Petrucciani, Oscar Peterson, Dudley Moore, Diana Krall, Maurice White, Marvin Gaye, Cole Porter, Gershwins, Rodgers & Hart, Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg, Johnny Mercer, Nina Simone, The Beatles, The Zombies, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul Simon, Stilgoe and Skellern, Flanders & Swan, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, All the Marsalis Family, Sting, Tower of Power, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Chopin, Mozart, Constant Lambert, Walton, Arnold, John Williams, Max Steiner, Mancini, Sir John Dankworth, Martin Taylor, Huey Lewis, Lewis Taylor. Many more...
With this debut album Joe Stilgoe is set to enchant audiences everywhere with his charm, wit and great talents as both a vocalist and piano player. It showcases Joe not only as a performer but also as a songwriter of skill far beyond his years.
The album will be released in conjunction with Joe’s three-night run at the famous Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club in October (20th, 21st and 22nd).
Candid CEO Alan Bates believes firmly that Joe Stilgoe will be the next star to emerge from the Candid sky. Alan is famous for his eye for talent and has brought us some of the finest the UK Jazz scene has to offer. Following in the footsteps of Stacey Kent, Clare Teal and Jamie Cullum, Joe will be joining Jazz pedigree as the newest Candid offering.
Joe Stilgoe’s formidable piano technique (described by jazz singer Ian Shaw as "a cross between Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Les Dawson") and vocal range (described as "wonderful" by New York cabaret legend Steve Ross), which seem so effortless, actually stem from a classical training starting when he was five. His parents, both professional musicians, spotted his talent at the piano and encouraged him, with partial success, to practise. Sometimes bribes were used. Through his father, songwriter Richard Stilgoe, he began to learn and love the songs that made Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme and Harry Connick Jr. (all strong influences) famous. From his mother, opera singer Annabel Hunt, he learned the discipline and understanding needed to tackle a career in music.
This album is sure to appeal to a wide range of music fans. Tracks range from the moving ballad "Is There Any Room For Me?" to the toe tapping "Surrey With The Fringe On Top" and the downright funny "I Really Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Speak" not to mention a new take on classic standard "The Lady Is A Tramp". Joe’s sense of humour is evident throughout; Mr Spiggot refers to his favourite Dudley Moore sketch and the Flanders and Swann classic "Slow Train" refers to the demise of the British Railway system in the 1960s.
Joe has drawn comparisons with singer/pianists such as Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr, Buddy Greco and former Candid artist Jamie Cullum, but with this album people will soon discover Joe Stilgoe in his own right and relish the chance to listen to a serious musician having fun.
"His piano playing is a cross between Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Les Dawson." - Ian Shaw
"Well, stone the crows, this Joseph is a clever kid." - Sir Tim Rice
" Not since Oscar Peterson’s halcyon days have I heard a Jazz piano player who could be compared to such a great artist in both technique and inspiration." - Sir John Dankworth
Tracks: I Like This One / I Wont Stop Wanting You / Secret Love / I Thought About You / Is There Any Room For Me? / The Lady Is A Tramp / Mr Spiggot / Slow Train / Rail Replacement Service / Surrey With The Fringe On Top / Nothing Could Be Finer / I Really Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Speak / Bonus Track: If I Only Had A Brain.
Recording, mixing, mastering, production and songwriting. Only £20 per hour and even less if you block-book. Really great equipment and experienced staff.
I'm Co Hosting The Dave Charles radio show this sunday (1st Nov) 102.3hfm from 19.00GMT, never co hosted a whole show before and a little nervous, so if you could listen in and show some support it would really appreciated x
Hey Thanks for the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m getting ready to play as much as possible in the US. Feel free to check out my band profile (see below), download free MP3s from my brandnew debut album or even become a fan! :)) Blessings, Vlada http://www.facebook.com/pages/VLADA/13506957663 PS: You can download the album on iTunes or order the Limited Second Edition CD here: www.vladamusic.com.
Hi there, i'd like to introduce myself. My name is Amy Sinha, a Jazz Singer & former graduate of Leeds College Of Music, UK. Here is a direct link to one of my recently uploaded videos on my you tube channel. Hope you enjoy it. :-)
Hi Joe - thanks for the ADD, I appreciate it. Unfortunately missed you at the 606 otherwise would have introduced myself. I'm working on some new songs with lyrics I think you may like, with your wit and delivery. BTW Sincere's Smack U Ass (because of the autoplay - see below) is screwing up the songs on your profile.
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