John Wainwright

" Un roman inoubliable. " Georges Simenon
Le chef d'œuvre inconnu de l'auteur de Garde à vue.
À cinquante ans, John Duxbury est secrètement déçu par son existence. Son travail est devenu une routine, son mariage sombre dans la grisaille, il ne sait plus comment être heureux…

The main work on this reissue of the original Campion Cameo release is the eponymous Hat Box (Alan Bullard), a celebration of the town of Stockport, home to recorder virtuoso John Turner, to whom (with guitarist Neil Smith) this piece is dedicated. Stockport was formerly the centre of the hat:manufacturing industry and gave it's name to the hymn:tune Stockport, written by 18th century Stockport organist John Wainwright for the carol Christians awake, salute the happy morn. The eight hats depicted in this suite refer to phrases from Wainwright's famous tune. The rest of this delightful collection for recorder and guitar features works by composers with North:West connections, such as David Ellis and John Golland, and other friends of John's who enjoy writing for the recorder maestro. Added to this re:release is one new recording, a new composition for solo recorder by Scottish composer John Purser. This is a beautiful, evocative, and haunting work entitled Skye Blue, a musical depiction of the Isle of Skye, where the composer currently resides

A duets collection of folk song covers could be pure novelty, but Rufus Wainwright infuses this recording with so much thought and care, it feels essential. Wainwright's song choices aren't precious. There are plenty of traditionals, including a jazzy version of the bluegrass standard "Cotton Eyed Joe" that finds him melting like butter next to Chaka Khan's heat.

Rufus Wainwright's 2023 album 'Folkocracy' is an album of folk classics that features a number of notable collaborations, including John Legend, Brandi Carlile, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI and many more.

Regarded by Elton John as the greatest songwriter on the planet, piano-pop virtuoso Rufus Wainwright releases his seventh studio recording, "Out Of The Game". Conveyed with his signature wit and story-telling, Wainwright crosses boundaries, delving into the realms of pop, soul and jazz. With lush strings and horns, this thrilling and energetic release includes the raw and emotional hit “Sometimes You Need” and the pop gem “Perfect Man”. The album is a definitive release in a long and celebrated career.