Name: A Humdrum Star
Brand: GoGo Penguin

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6716431

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Standard CD Version.

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-02-09

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Universal

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00602567164319

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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 GoGo Penguin

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Jazz

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Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

GoGo Penguin is a British contemporary jazz trio hailing from Manchester. Consisting of Chris Illingworth on piano, Nick Blacka on bass, and Jon Scott on drums, they have made a name for themselves with their unique blend of jazz, electronica, and classical music influences. With their mesmerizing performances and innovative compositions, GoGo Penguin has captivated audiences worldwide. Their music is characterized by intricate melodies, rhythmic complexity, and a sense of adventure that pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz. Whether you're a fan of jazz or simply appreciate great music, GoGo Penguin is sure to leave you spellbound.

GoGo Penguin

Different worlds have always collided, vividly, in the sound of GoGo Penguin. The Manchester-based trio conjure richly atmospheric music that draws from their shared love of electronica, their grounding in classical conservatoires and jazz ensembles alongside indie bands, and a merging of acoustic and electronic techniques. Their latest album, A Humdrum Star, builds on the heady momentum of its acclaimed predecessors, the Mercury Prize-nominated V2.0 (2014) and Man Made Object (2016), marking their move to the legendary Blue Note Records), and transports it to new realms. Their latest material reveals both native turf and far-flung influences. They evoke the symbiotic flow between Nick, pianist Chris Illingworth, and drummer Rob Turner, as well as their seasoned relationship with producer and sound engineer Joe Reiser (credited as the “fourth member” of GoGo Penguin, both on tour and in the studio) and co-producer Brendan Williams. As with previous albums, these tracks stemmed from a love of electronic music, whether collectively developed from “sketches” written by Rob on DJ / producer tech including Logic and Ableton, or composed on the bass or at the piano. That electro-acoustic tension pulses throughout the new album, from the beautifully brooding piano melody and dissonance that makes opener Prayer so soulful yet unsettling, to the stirring, house-y reverb that gives way to Rob’s propulsive beats on Bardo.

A Humdrum Star

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