Farrugia Grigoryan Howard Robertson
Darryn Farrugia - drums
Leonard Grigoryan - guitar
Luke Howard - piano
Ben Robertson - bass
Extra Personnel
Ben Edgar (live) - guitar
Daniel Farrugia (live) - drums
Emma Gilmartin - voice
Ross Irwin (live) - glockenspiel, keyboard, melodica, percussion, trumpet, voice
Alex Pertout - percussion
Anthony Schultz - accordion
Band of Brothers
Leonard Grigoryan - classical guitar, electric guitar, twelve string guitar
Slava Grigoryan - classical guitar, synth guitar
James Tawadros - req, frame drum, cajon
Joe Tawadros - oud, violin
New album "Distance" is now available on the Which Way Music label and is available at most record stores and iTunes.
FGHR NEWS
"Going Home" the second release by FGHR is now available on the Which Way Music label and is available at most record stores and iTunes.
The album "Stationary" is now available on the Which Way Music label and is available at most record stores and iTunes.
Review by Jesse Shrock, Beat Magazine, 10 October 2007
FGHR stands for Darryn Farrugia (Drums & Percussion), Leonard Grigoryan (Guitar), Luke Howard (Piano), and Ben Robertson (Double Bass), and their all-instrumental debut Stationary is a rare treat indeed – a bunch of accomplished jazz musicians focusing intently on the beauty of the song.
The opening instrumental version of Missy Higgins’ All For Believing gives some indication of what to expect; not exactly jazz, but more finessed than pop. Maybe it’s just about what feels good… Certainly, the players seem to be having a ball with Leia, which breezes from a bluesy intro into a percussive Latin groove.
Stationary isn’t a collection of frivolous jam-outs, but songs of genuine emotion. Subtle emotion, to be sure, (as only musicians with as finely cultivated a musical vocabulary as FGHR can pull off) but emotion nonetheless, the most dominant being hopefulness. While the drowsy Out Of Darkness seems to speak of a newly and gradually dawning hope, Red Red Road bounces along with a feeling of indomitable optimism.
Without exception, Stationary’s arrangements sparkle with intelligence and elegance, but never pretentiousness. Though The Eyes Have It is one of several featured examples of an impeccably cool jazz feel that is as much about the notes that aren’t played as those that are, Folksong is two minutes of eerily beautiful melody, wisely left to its flawless simplicity.
Stationary is the perfect Sunday morning record. Sit in the sunlight, open a good book and let a little grace flow into your ears and into your life.
There's some good news I wanted to share with you: I started to play and record my music with the band, so please have a listen on http://myspace.com/melindabend Your feedback would be very appreciated.
Let me express once more admiration for your music, I enjoy it very much!
Great show last night in Dallas. Thanks for coming to America to play. I was really impressed with your composition 'Distance.' Nice talking with you and your brother. Have a great rest of the tour.
hello Leonard, new friend, muchas gracias por el add, es un gusto conocerte, espero estemos en contacto, saludos desde Argentina, Elízabeth Balverdi "Simplemente Tango"
You describe your music as "other," but a better description would be "great." There are few guitarists I've heard over the years with such well written compositions and perfect playing. Best of success!
