Iain Matthews & Egbert Derix - In The Now (2012)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 358 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 143 Mb | Scans included
Vocal Jazz, Jazz-Pop, Jazz-Rock | Label: Universal | # 06025 2795595 | 00:58:05
Iain Matthews of Fairport Convention, Southern Comfort and Plainsong fame, returns, after a long absence, with a stunning collection of new songs and stunning jazz arrangements. On paper the pairing of Iain Maatthews and Edbert Derix is a strange one. Egbert Derix is an established jazz composer, from the Netherlands and Iain Matthew's roots, have taken hold in contemporary singer/songwriter circles. However, if we break down these borders, look deeper and think in terms of quality, rather than genres, it's a musical marriage made in heaven. Their second collaborative album focuses around some remarkable new songs. Matthews draws deep upon his recollections of London in the swinging 'sixties 'When The Floyd Were On The Prow'l and some powerful reflections upon life now 'Pebbles In The Road' and 'Joy Mining'.