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‘A View with a Room’ is the fourth release by saxophonist and composer Trish Clowes and her acclaimed band My Iris, an intense and thrilling quartet that represents the front rank of the contemporary UK jazz scene. Lauded for her imaginative approach to improvisation and composition, Clowes provides her bandmates Ross Stanley (piano/Hammond organ), Chris Montague (guitar) and James Maddren (drums) with a unique platform for individual expression, delivering driving grooves and lingering melodic lines, seamlessly morphing between earthy restlessness and futuristic dreamscapes.
Most of the repertoire came together during the pandemic for various livestream events, Clowes writing a new tune for each precious playing opportunity. Many of the tracks make direct reference to issues created and exacerbated by the global pandemic, commenting on personal loss and creativity as solace, the climate crisis, and the ever-growing migrant crisis. The title track suggests a surreal, and yet strangely relatable concept, forced upon much of the world during these deeply isolating times. "The Ness" is inspired by sounds and images from a Scottish coastline by filmmaker / collaborator Rose Hendry. “Amber" is for Amber Bauer, CEO of Donate4Refugees (a charity Clowes is an ambassador for), reflecting her energy and dynamism. “Ayana" is dedicated to Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, an inspiring writer, marine biologist and policy expert, who speaks clearly and positively on the issues of climate change. Creative music for and of our times.
Liner notes:
A few important things to know about some of the music… 'The Ness' was written in response to images and sounds captured by film-maker Rose Hendry along the East Neuk of Fife coastline in Scotland. 'Amber' is for Amber Bauer, CEO of Donate4Refugees (a charity I am an ambassador for). 'Ayana' is dedicated to Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, an inspiring writer, marine biologist and policy expert, who speaks clearly and positively on the issues of climate change.
Huge thanks to Dave Douglas and Greenleaf Music for supporting this music so sincerely; to my amazing bandmates Ross, Chris and James; to legends Darren and Luke at Livingston; to Rose for being Rose; and to my husband Chris Kelly for presenting our sounds so beautifully.
Also massive thanks to everyone who has supported my music over the past two years, through extraordinarily challenging times – you have contributed to the making of this album, and the optimism I hope it carries! Some people really went above and beyond, and it will never be forgotten.
- Trish Clowes
credits
released April 22, 2022
Personnel:
MY IRIS
Trish Clowes - tenor & soprano saxophones
Chris Montague - guitar
Ross Stanley - piano, Rhodes & Hammond organ
James Maddren - drums
Production Credits:
Executive Producer: Dave Douglas
Producer: MY IRIS
Recorded at Livingston Studios (Studio 1) in London, England on August 31st & September 1st, 2021
Recording engineer: Darren Jones
Assistant recording engineer: Luke Farnell
Mixing and mastering engineer: Chris Kelly
Cover Photography: Rose Hendry
Studio photography: Chris Kelly
Graphic designer: Lukas Frei
All compositions by Trish Clowes (PRS)
Trish is a Vandoren UK artist, using Vandoren reeds and ligatures
Press:
“A rich mix of cinematic landscape evocation, funky guitar grooves, dreamy reveries spun off minimalist patterns and fluently uncliched improv.”
- The Guardian ★★★★☆
“A beguilingly inventive mix of shadow and luminosity … its lyrical warmth tempered by certain shady spookiness.”
- The Scotsman ★★★★☆
“One of British jazz’s most striking groups.”
- London Jazz News (Feature)
"A View With a Room" feels like a musical balm, creating a sense of joy in the midst of complicated and often dangerous world."
- Step Tempest
"The creative staying power of these four is beyond doubt, and this recording shows their leader continuing to build an enduring body of work ... this is consistently well-crafted music."
- London Jazz News (Review)
"With her astringent tone and flexible take on harmony she delivers stimulating explorations of pieces ranging from the bustling angularity of 'The Ness', via the lithe funk of 'Amber' top the reserved melancholy of 'Ayana'."
- BBC Music Magazine ★★★★☆
"A View With a Room confirms Clowes as one of the most interesting voices on the effervescent British scene, embodying its gentle and refined face."
- All About Jazz
Saxophonist and composer Trish Clowes has been described as “one of the most agile and original jugglers of improv and
adventurous composition to have appeared in the UK in recent times” (The Guardian). Lauded for her imaginative approach to improvisation and composition, Clowes is currently an Associate Artist at Wigmore Hall, and has released six critically acclaimed albums....more
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This is a wonderful album! Dave Douglas is one of my heroes. He's more than a great musician. He has a vision for the music and a feeling for putting together a group which is unique. So, beside Joey Baron (another heavyweight and one of my absolute favourite drummers) he invited some young cats to this session. They play just great and make sure that this music sounds totally fresh, whilst at the same time being deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. Florian Arbenz
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A back and forth between meaningful narratives and casual conversations. Whatever it is it is expressed by well sounding and souvereign voices. freejazzy