Shifitng Sands originally started as a jazz songwriting duo but have recruited Mick Hutton as a permanent third member and all songs on the newly recorded Darkest Rose Album are co-written by all three members. Paul Robinson joined us to form a quartet for the album.
Glenn Astarita Jazz Review
This U.K., based quartet possesses a differentiator that largely separates the musicians combined methodology from similar jazz/vocal units. They communicate a notable coolness that radiantly integrates into their combined game-plan. A major factor resides within Deborah Winter’s soft, silky, and tantalizing tone that conjures up notions of a warm ocean breeze. Otherwise, these folks aren’t upstarts or green warriors. For example, bassist Mick Hutton has performed with drumming god Bill Bruford, and sax great John Surman, while drummer Paul Robinson’s stints with jazz diva Nina Simone equate to years of dues paying.
They navigate through lightly-tapping swing grooves via a colorific gait, partly due to Hutton’s occasional use of steel pans. And Winter’s airy scat on the piece “interlude,” is executed with drifting attributes, which contrasts pianist Joanne Lander’s jazzy choruses atop a solid pulse. But many of these works are ballads that are constructed within various cadences. In addition, the quartet purveys a sense of mystery when not engaging in perky thematic forays with driving bass, drums and piano steering the path.
The band renders a sublime Latin beat during “Rainbow Kaleidoscope,” highlighted by Winter’s soul-drenched verse and her band-mates’ sleekly enacted overtones. Nonetheless, the unit certainly injects gobs of self-identity throughout. Perhaps with a little publicity and some satellite radio and cable airplay, the good word will get out, here on these North American shores
Hello! Wanted to let you know that I recently finished a jazz record of standards with Kate Ceberano, and we've set up a Myspace page for the album. The record features Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, and Tom Warrington. I think you'll like it! Head on over to www.myspace.com/bittersweetalbum to check out a pre-release track...Thank you!
I hope you'll forgive a bit of shameless merchandising. My new CD is out. Still doin' the Jazz thing, but this is definitely not your father's organ trio!
CD Baby's got it; there are samples, links & digital downloads on my Myspace page.
debbie, it was good to meet you and jo at the bell last sunday. thnak you for your sweet words. am looking forward to the gig and workshop next year too enjoying your work here on this cold sunday... darkest rose.. hmmmm. :-) x est
Hello again! After a couple of rounds of listening to your latest songs here I'd have to say the one that stands out for me is "Let the rain fall" - lovely blend of expressive vocals, piano and percussion - just excellent! Looking forward to one day hearing some 'footsteps'!! Have a great weekend, Andy
That's my new CD, "Deacon Blues", the straight ahead organ trio I've been wanting to do for years. It's getting great reviews and lots of radio play - and it's only Jazz; Go figure! The CD features some good friends, including two of my favorite guitarists, Mike DeMicco and the phenomenal Joe Beck. Danny Gottlieb lays down the groove with my brother Tony guesting on bass for a couple of tracks.
The CD is available on line at AMAZON.COM or at WOODSTOCK CD where they also have artist-signed copies in stock. (arguably making them worth less!)
