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Tom Keenlyside Quartet - Fortune Teller

Tom Keenlyside Quartet - Fortune Teller

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Creating his own sonic place in the jazz universe, Tom Keenlyside proves that the flute belongs in the jazz lexicon on his new album Fortune Teller.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Keenlyside began playing professionally at bars and clubs. He continued this work while attending the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. For six years he was a member of Sunshyne, a progressive rock band, and played in R&B bands. He heard jazz musicians when the performed at clubs in Vancouver.
In the 1970s, as a freelance musician, he worked with Natalie Cole, Dizzy Gillespie and Mel Torme.
He played for conductor Don Costa and in the house band for a Tom Jones television series.
He has collaborated and recorded with acts as diverse as Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, INXS, David Lee Roth, Van Halen, Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, Bruce Hornsby, Michael Bolton, Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Shania Twain, The Temptations and The Four Tops!
Fortune Teller is a poignant album featuring his melodic flute playing with a wonderful trio of Vancouver jazz musicians: Miles Black on piano, Miles Hill on bass and Bernie Arai on drums.
Drawing on the flute’s expressive nature and tonal uniqueness he creates his own sonic place in the jazz universe.
Keenlyside proves throughout that the flute belongs in the jazz lexicon. Writing for Midwest Record, Chris Spector said: “For those of you that feel flute juice is under served in your jazz punch, this cat and his crew bring just the right touch to the mix.
“A cat that plays with cojones, he proves flute doesn’t have to be just for coloration. Solid work.”
While All About Jazz’s Jack Bowers said: “If the sound of a flute whets your taste buds, Fortune Teller should provide an abundance of savoury nourishment, as Keenlyside proves a worthy successor to Hubert Laws, Moe Koffman, Herbie Mann, Joe Farrell, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and other masters of the instrument.”
  • EAN:
    875531018691
  • Discs:
    1
  • Brand:
    Cellar Live
  • Product Code:
    CM080120
  • Weight:
    0.1kg