A list of the greatest jazz albums released so far this year, as chosen by the BBC Music Magazine critics. Two of the 12 albums are Ubuntu Music releases.
REVIEW: TRYPL
Hi-Fi News & Record Review takes a look at TRYPL’s debut release.
Ubuntu Music Artists are All Over Sandy Brown Jazz!
TRYPL, Allison Neale, Judith & dave O’Higgins and Meraki share the spotlight in the latest issue.
TRYPL Scores a Big ★★★★ !!!!
The Jazz Mann’s Ian Mann writes, “An impressive opening statement. There is much joy and energy in these effervescent and vivacious performances, but this is not just ‘party’ music, there is a high level of musical sophistication too.”
For the full review, please click on the image, above.
South America's Colombia Loves TRYPL
Karman Music calls the album an “impeccable work”.
REVIEW: TRYPL Strikes Gold!
LondonJazz News’ Paul Pace writes, “This album exudes tremendous enjoyment and is a testament to the healing power of Latin jazz at its best.”
For the full review, please click on the image, above.
Ubuntu Artists in Sandy Brown Jazz
Noemi Nuti and TRYPL are featured in the August edition.
A Brilliant Review for TRYPL!!!
Bebop Spoken Here’s Lance Liddle writes, “You want excitement? - you got it! Boy have you got it!”
VIDEO OF THE DAY: FIRST-LISTEN TO THE DEBUT ALBUM FROM LATIN JAZZ SUPERGROUP TRYPL
Co-founded by Trevor Mires, Ryan Quigley and Paul Booth, TRYPL's debut will be released in August.
TRYPL was co-founded by Trevor Mires (trombone), Ryan Quigley (trumpet) and Paul Booth (saxophones). Joined by Dimitris Christopoulos (bass), Edwin Sanz (percussion), Tristan Banks (drums) and Davide Giovannini (drums) they are due to release of their debut album, ‘TRYPL’, on 21st August 2020.
The album will be released by Ubuntu Music, and they've produced a tantalising preview video (see below) which gives a great introduction to the group's Latin style.
As Trevor Mires says, "We were lucky enough to record at the legendary Wincraft studios, Steve Winwood’s private recording studio. It’s a beautiful location, set in the picturesque countryside of The Cotswolds and it provided the perfect, inspirational setting to make and record music along with some of our favourite musician friends."
Ubuntu Music Signs TRYPL ft. Trevor Mires/Ryan Quigley/Paul Booth For Debut Album Release
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Left to right: Dimitris Christopoulos, Edwin Sanz, Paul Booth, Ryan Quigley, Trevor Mires, Alex Wilson, Tristan Banks.
Ubuntu Music is delighted to announce the signing of TRYPL -- featuring the superb horn section of Trevor Mires (trombone), Ryan Quigley (trumpet) and Paul Booth (saxophones) -- for the worldwide release of their debut album, ‘TRYPL’, on 21st August 2020.
TRYPL is a UK based Latin Jazz outfit co-founded by the horn section consisting of Trevor, Ryan and Paul. This is new and fresh original music, penned by these three esteemed musicians, along with special guest Alex Wilson (piano). The band is also joined by powerhouses Dimitris Christopoulos (bass), Edwin Sanz (percussion), Tristan Banks (drums) and Davide Giovannini (drums).
Their professional credentials read like the Who’s Who in today’s music.
Trevor Mires
Trevor Mires has been at the forefront of the London music scene for nearly 15 years.
His credits are wide ranging. He has performed with, among others, George Benson, recorded and toured with multi-instrumentalist James Morrison, toured with Michel Le Grand, and recorded with Pat Metheny, Toots Thielmans and David Sanborn. Trevor was a member of jazz funk band Jamiroquai and Incognito, recording and touring with both for a number of years. Trevor is currently trombonist/arranger for Sir Tom Jones, and recently toured with Randy Brecker’s European Big Band, as well as recording with Radiohead and performing with Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and recording and performing with Mark Ronson.
Ryan Quigley
Ryan Quigley is one of the most in-demand lead and jazz trumpet players in the UK as well as a highly regarded composer, arranger and educator. His recent recording and touring work include dates with Quincy Jones, Ron Carter, Aretha Franklin, Harry Connick Jr, George Michael, Gregory Porter, Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams. As a lead and guest principal trumpeter he has appeared with the Grammy-winning Metropole Orkest, the Halle Orchestra, the Berlin Staatskapelle, the Royal Northern Sinfonia, the BBC Scottish Symphony and Royal Scottish National Orchestras, the RTE Concert and Symphony Orchestras, and the BBC Big Band. Ryan is a winner of a Parliamentary Jazz Award, Scottish Jazz Award and a UK Jazz Services Award.
Paul Booth
Paul Booth is the in-demand sax man on today’s music scene. His ability to blend into any musical surrounding coupled with his talents as a multi-instrumentalist has led to him being regularly chosen to perform with many well-known artists. Paul has toured, performed and recorded around the world with The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison, The Allman Brothers Band, Bonnie Raitt, Chaka Khan, Kylie Minogue, Jamiroquai, Gregory Porter, Barry Manilow, Warren Haynes, Marti Pellow, Derek Trucks, Eddie Henderson, Geoffrey Keezer, Clarence Penn and Ingrid Jensen. He has worked with Incognito, Brand New Heavies and The BBC Big Band. Paul currently performs his own music with a number of different groups.
Left to right: Alex Wilson, Dimitris Christopoulos, Edwin Sanz, Tristan Banks, Davide Giovannini
Complementing this spectacular line-up is a number of exceptional musicians in their own right:
Alex Wilson (piano): Wynton Marsalis, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Ernest Ranglin, Hugh Masekela, Courtney Pine, Snowboy & The Latin Section, Bobby Watson and Cheo Feliciano.
Dimitris Christopoulos (bass): Tito Nieves, Jerry Rivera, Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Mercado Negro, Alex Wilson, Malia, Pee Wee Ellis, Matt Bianco.
Edwin Sanz (percussion): Rodrigo & Gabriel, Adalberto Santiago, Africando, Gypsy Kings, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz.
Tristan Banks (drums): David Gilmour, Roy Ayers, Carleen Anderson, Andy Sheppard, Marcos Valle, Hamish Stewart, Steve Howe, Snowboy and The Latin Section, Idris Mohammed, Pete King.
Davide Giovannini (drums): Steve Winwood, Bjork, Paul McCartney, Lisa Stansfield, Jocelyn Brown, Pet Shop Boys, Marcos Valle, Bebel Gilberto.
Steve Winwood’s Wincraft Studios, The Cotswolds
The album was recorded at keyboard artist Steve Winwood’s Wincraft Studios in The Cotswolds. As Trevor Mires explains: "Having had the immense pleasure of doing many recordings and gigs together as a horn section, it soon transpired that we had all spent many of our formative years as professional musicians touring and recording with many great salsa, boogaloo, and merengue bands, both in the UK and around the world. Combined with our love for the Latin Jazz idiom, the fast paced, high impact and groovy seed for TRYPL was born.
“We were lucky enough to record at the legendary Wincraft studios, Steve Winwood’s private recording studio. It’s a beautiful location, set in the picturesque countryside of The Cotswolds and it provided the perfect, inspirational setting to make and record music along with some of our favourite musician friends.
“We each penned a few tracks. Some were written many weeks prior to the recording date and others were written between recording, eating, sleeping and drinking!
“We hope you enjoy this album as much as we enjoyed making it…”
Ryan Quigley commented further, saying, “We are extremely proud to be releasing this exciting and timely album with the Ubuntu Music record label. It has been a joy from concept to recording and I can’t wait to share the high energy, feel-good vibe of TRYPL!”
Paul Booth further elaborated, commented, “This project was the result of the friendship between three musicians, getting together to make great music. I released my previous album, ‘Travel Sketches’, on Ubuntu Music and the relationship with Martin (Hummel) has been a real success. We believe Ubuntu is just the right home for TRYPL”.
Martin Hummel, Director of Ubuntu Music, said, “This is a line-up made in music heaven. The horn section is untouchable, and the rest of the band are leaders in their own right. The decision to sign TRYPL was, frankly speaking, a no-brainer. And extending the excellent relationship with Paul Booth was the icing on a spectacular cake for us. We simply cannot wait to share this music with the world!”
Left to right: Dimitris Christopoulos, Edwin Sanz, Paul Booth, Ryan Quigley, Trevor Mires, Tristan Banks, Alex Wilson.
For further information, please contact:
Martin Hummel/Ubuntu Music (Worldwide): martin@ubuntumanagementgroup.com
Emma Perry (UK Publicity): emmasarahperry@gmail.com