Since you are interested in Retrospective, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Jonathan Besser with Bravura
Ecstacy [ Attar / CD - released 16/Nov/2007 ] Inspired by the mystical love poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi, this album combines classical & world music to evoke the joy, pain & ecstasy of love. The music reflects Rumi's message that love crosses every cultural, religious and musical boundary |
Gianmarco Liguori
Ancient Flight Text [ Sarang Bang Records / CD - released 6/Mar/2009 ] 'Ancient Flight Text' is Gianmarco Liguori's second album as group director of an ongoing series of experimental recordings. It features Murray McNabb (composer for 'Once Were Warriors') and Kim Paterson. |
Richard Adams & Nigel Gavin
Recent Works [ Ode Records / CD - released 1/May/2009 ] Finally, after many years of working together on & off in the Nairobi Trio, these two master musicians have issued this stunning album of duet performaces. |
Andy Atwill
3 Sides of the Same Coin [ Ode Records / CD - released 19/Apr/2010 ] A fine new album from New Zealand composer, arranger and performer, Andy Atwill. Featuring guests Kim Paterson, Roger Manins, Chantelle Duncan, Tim Hopkins, Kevin Field, Ron Samson, Chris Winchcombe, Caitlin Smith and more. |
Alan Broadbent / George Chisolm / Andy Brown / Frank Gibson
Fine and Dandy [ Ode Records / CD - released 1/Apr/2008 ] The 1991 NZ Jazz Record of the Year, 'Fine and Dandy' is a classic NZ jazz album featuring jazz greats, Frank Gibson and Alan Broadbent. |
Crombie Murdoch
Crombie Murdoch [ Ode Records / CD - released 20/Sep/2010 ] Superb NZ jazz - with Bob Ewing (bass) and Frank Gibson Jr (drums). |
Dr Glam
Presents Glitter Spreader [ 2 CD/DVD - released 23/Sep/2008 ] Dr Glam is here. Classy hi-fi meets sexy sci-fi. Splitting the divide between human and alien, male and female, jazz and glam, he's being sighted around Dunedin. |
Mike Nock and Frank Gibson Jr.
Open Door [ Ode Records / CD - released 30/May/2006 ] Two icons of NZ Jazz feature in this classic, award-winning recording - re-issued for the first time on CD. 'Open Door' features sublime originals from start to finish! |
Frank Gibson
Parallel 37 [ Ode Records / CD - released 4/Aug/2008 ] Recorded in the early 80s, this album features an all-star lineup including NZ jazz greats Brian Smith, Mike Nock, and Frank Gibson, collaborating with guitar legend John Scofield, vibraphone pioneer Milt Jackson, Steve Erquiaga & Emily Remler. |
Trip to the Moon
Welcome to the Big Room [ Ode Records / CD - released 8/Oct/2007 ] Trevor Reekie and Tom Ludvigson progress on their journey, melding electronica into jazz with more than a twist and a half. The album also features some glittering performances from accomplished guest musicians Greg Johnson, Nigel Gavin & Jim Langabeer. |