The Jamil Sheriff Octet are;
Jamil Sheriff, John Perry, Zoltan Dekany, Pat McCarthy Kevin Hollborough, Ben Martin, Joel Purnell and Andrew Colman.
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Excellent northern pianist who brings together a range of classic, contemporary and urban approaches The Times
The writing is thoughtful and imaginative, and never overrides melodic development in the interests of harmonic complication. It is backed up with creative soloing in an accessible post-bop style... well worth checking out. The Scotsman
Backchat is the second album by Sheriff's excellent Octet, and a fine album it is too.The music is both swinging and sophisticated, with Sheriff showing himself once again to be a constantly inventive arranger. Just when you think you've heard it all, he'll come up with something fresh. Jazz UK
BACKCHAT is distinguished by piquant tunes that stitch
together like little symphonies, to say nothing of
timeless jazz virtues like swing and clarity.
The nonchalance suggests seasoned players, but the
undercurrent of joy gives the game away: the band
comprises of young guns led by Leeds piano player
Jamil Sheriff.
An instinctive melodist, the frontline is an extension
of his own colourful piano:
At a superficial level, Backchat is cool and bright
and conventional. Close listening reveals a wealth of
detail and texture. A quiet marvel. Manchester Evening News
These tracks display Sheriff's enterprising arrangements, which make interesting use of the ensemble. That adventurous spirit is illustrated by Sheriff's handling of the closing tune, Harold Arlen's Over the Rainbow... Andrew Colman takes a poignant flugelhorn solo, backed by questing accompaniment from the rhythm section, followed by an equally delicate piano solo from Jamil... Tony Augarde Jazz CD Review
In the octet of pianist/composer Jamil Sheriff, parochial loyalties are transcended through classy contemporary jazz with a personal stamp. The vitality of Sheriffs horn writing has been making waves for a while... The Guardian
This is intelligent and original music and it is highly accessible as well as being beautifully recorded. There are many post-bop influences, balancing disciplined, through-composed sections with highly articulate solos from some of the best young musicians in the country.
Little wonder that there are long queues for the CD wherever the Jamil Sheriff Octet plays Yorkshire Post
Daydreams is a record that clearly demonstrates that Sheriff is not intimidated by writing for four hornsbalancing early influences of Horace Silver with a Wayne Shorter-like commitment to narrative composition. There is no shortage of fine soloists immaculate taste soul and lyricism The Guardian
A notable debut c.d. from pianist composer sheriff.a fierce introduction grabs the attention then follows a succession of carefully crafted pieces which not only demonstrate jamils talents as composer and arranger but provide fine settings for the rising stars in the band jazz U.K.
Jamil has succeeded on two fronts his compositions are as imaginative and enjoyable as ever and he has put together an ensemble which showcases his writing talents as much as it does the considerable individual skills of his all star cast of musicians Northern Exposure
Jamils music moves from driving blues inflected melodies to sensitive, cleverly arranged melancholic moods, to odd time shuffle grooves, all underpinned by a beautiful sense of melody Leeds Guide
The entire album is a testament to good jazz. The rhythm section sounds great, both individually and as a unit, complimenting Andrew’s lyrical style perfectly.
8th May -Magdalena Reising sings with Tony Pancella-piano, Steve Thompson -double base and Alex Eberhard-drums. 830pm,The Bull,Barnes,London,373 Londsdale Rd,London,SW13 9PY Price £10 Bookings 020 8876 5241
Reviews;
” the kind of subtle magical power happening at the Blue Café won’t be held across the Pond for long.The similarly charming and talented Corinne Bailey Rae became a Grammy nominated sensation and a major presence on the U.S. pop and jazz charts, and there’s no reason why Reising couldn’t follow suit with enough Stateside interest and promotion. New York Review
TONY's Reviews ...
'Tony Pancella has matured into one of the most promising pianist of his generation.... Keith Copeland (international top jazz musician)
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Grove Inn Jazz Club, Back Row, Leeds LS11 5PL.
Sunday October 12 2008, 8:30pm
£4.00 waged/£3.00 unwaged
Guy Hatton (guitar), Stuart Garden (keyboards), Kenny Higgins (bass), Caroline Boaden (drums). Electric jazz influenced by Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Gary Burton etc!
Heya Jami, if you are free on the 31st would be great to see you at our Spin Off gig! Hope all's well and i see your music is sounding great as ever. I heard you on Curtis Shaw's CD recently (as he was in Paris) and checked out the stuff on JT's myspace. Wonderful stuff ;) Anyways, all best and Happy New year, Tam
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