Name: Diving For Pearls – Jazz Interpretations Of The Pearlfishers Songbook
Brand: Colin Steele Quartet

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2017-08-11

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Colin Steele Quartet

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Marina Records

Marina Records is a German music label that has been making waves in the industry since its establishment. Owned by *a634614* and *a775465*, Marina Records has become synonymous with quality music and innovative artists. With a diverse roster of talented musicians, the label has consistently delivered groundbreaking albums across various genres.

Since its inception, Marina Records has gained a reputation for discovering and nurturing emerging talent. The label's commitment to supporting artists throughout their careers is evident in the long-lasting relationships it maintains with many of its signed acts. This dedication to artist development has allowed Marina Records to foster an environment where creativity thrives.

With an impressive catalog spanning multiple decades, Marina Records boasts an extensive collection of releases that have stood the test of time. From indie pop gems to experimental rock anthems, each album released under the label showcases the unique vision and artistic integrity that defines Marina Records.

Marina Records proudly presents one of its most unusual and best releases yet: The music of The Pearlfishers, one of Marina’s most beloved acts, in gorgeous new jazz arrangements by the Colin Steele Quartet. Continuing a great jazz tradition - like Miles Davis with Porgy and Bess (’58) and Chet Baker with Plays Lerner and Loewe (’59) – the entire album is dedicated to the work of one composer – David Scott of The Pearlfishers. Colin Steele from Edinburgh, one of UK’s leading jazz trumpeters, adds his very own sound and interpretations to Scott’s songs and transports them into a brand new musical territory. The album kickstarts with the joyous blast of The Bluebells – a song that originally appeared on the Pearlfishers album Up With The Larks. Colin Steele makes it swing and rise just beautifully. His warm, melodic playing and tone is also a perfect match for the wonderful Everything Works Out, one of Scott’s most enduring songs. The Vampires Of Camelon rides on a great piano riff reminiscent of Vince Guaraldi – brilliantly played by Dave Milligan, Steele’s long-time collaborator, who also arranged the album. Quite fabulously so. Ice Race – from the Pearlfishers’ seasonal album A Sunflower At Christmas – gets propelled to new heights by the powerhouse drumming of Alyn Cosker. It just grabs you and won’t let you go. Gone In The Winter is a superb showcase for the exceptional deep-toned, warm double-bass playing of Calum Gourlay. Just stunning. The piano intro of The Umbrellas Of Shibuya quite fittingly recalls the stripped-down beauty of Ryuichi Sakamoto. And then Steele breezes in with the fantastic melody and his imaginative playing. The album comes to a perfect close with the blissful coda Swan Dreams (originally from Sky Meadows). Simply sublime. Diving For Pearls was recorded in just one day – like many of the greatest jazz albums – at Scotland’s famous Castlesound studios (The Blue Nile, Orange Juice, R.E.M.).

Diving For Pearls – Jazz Interpretations Of The Pearlfishers Songbook

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