The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
The music on offer here is, blues, funk, soul even jazz! It cascades gently, as stories are told in husky tones. There is a richness, or should I say Richardness about the music, it is laid back and conjures up a beautiful aura of calmness that is present throughout. Richard Woodfin (guitar) Richard Hewlett (bass) and Richard Manwaring (drums) not forgetting Richard Askew who sings on ‘When The Tide Comes In’. Together have created a sound that will appeal to many. The use of trumpet / saxophone and violin add a depth to this project, as does the use of different vocalists.
‘Feeling Good’ starts us off and gets funky with a great piece of saxophone that is so sexy courtesy of James Knight.
This album does not Rock! It does everything else though, like take the listener on a journey of poetic stories and tales. It is not therefore an album I can recommend to rock fans; it is an album I recommend to all music fans!
‘City Night’ is another album highlight, a lilting guitar intro begins the song that is like a fine wine, tinkering ivories, from Ashcroft and a trumpet solo from George Auckland creates a song that shimmers, sashays and sparkles.
There are no huge riffs instead teasing tantalising, tasteful guitar runs underpin the songs, giving the sax, trumpet and violin the opportunity to take on the solos and the leads.
Dim the lights, imagine the dancing surf of ‘When The Tide Comes In’ which is possibly the most evocative track on offer, a stunning violin solo from Basia Bartz adds to the depth which has shared vocals (Askew / Gaby Szabo). Just listen to this and you will be ‘Feeling Good’ (the opening song) right through to the last ‘Fast Train’. This is not a train wreck but an absorbing ride, imagine being on the Mallard travelling through our glorious countryside, the steam rising majestically as you glide, the landscape seemingly rolling and unfolding before your eyes.
‘Low Battery’ (title track) is an instrumental piece of joyous jazz / rock fusion which is again drenched in saxophone.
‘The Ballad Of Wild Willy Drew’, is a story of a gunslinger reflecting on his life as he enters heaven.
This album was Recorded at Grange Studios Norfolk and its compelling!
Paul Mace -
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