Synchromatic is a collection of original music inspired by the spontaneity of fifties and sixties studio recordings from Hugh Burns. This album seeks to capture the atmosphere of ensemble recording typical of earlier eras whilst using the best studio technology available today; creating a bridge between classic jazz roots and twenty-first century style. Seeking to emulate the mood created by the classic Blue Note and Riverside albums, Hugh Burns fuses the late-night moods and improvisational quality of earlier jazz recordings with a contemporary harmonic language.
Synchromatic AMCD001 2,730yen (2,600)
The album features eleven songs: six self-penned by Hugh, two by veteran guitar pioneer Ron Moore, one Wes Montgomery classic and two by musicians appearing on the album. Played by some of the UK's finest musicians and beautifully recorded, Synchromatic, like the guitar, sustains a great jazz tradition. The great jazz guitar players of the 40's and 50's left a rich legacy of music. Inspired by that "golden era" Hugh Burns bridges the old with the modern with 10 new tunes plus 1 classic Wes Montgomery tune on his latest smooth jazz CD Synchromatic.
Hugh Burns is an artist noted for his exceptional ability as both a composer and guitarist. He has gained an international reputation for excellence, having played in over thirty countries working with artists including: Astrid Gilberto, Oliver Nelson, Elvin Jones, Henry Mancini and on George Michael's Songs from the Last Century. Soundtrack credits include: Twelve Monkeys, Moulin Rouge, Stealing Beauty, Don Quixote, and the Grammy award-winning Full Monty amongst many others.
Recent recording projects include a tribute to Antonio Carlos
Jobim, A Tribute to Sidney Bechet with Tony Coe and Steve Beresford. Other
recordings include three CDs with The Lonely Bears and a CD with French virtuoso
soprano saxophonist Michel Doneda. Live festival work includes the Frankfurt,
Le Mon and Paris Jazz Festivals. A glance at some of Hugh's past achievements
are listed in a short biography.
Hugh Burns marked his 27 year career with the self produced smooth jazz CD Synchromatic. Hugh regularly plays guitar, composes, and arranges music for other artists. Recent work includes albums for Jack Bruce, George Michael, Scott Walker, etc. Two recent movies are "Don Quixote' and "Moulin Rouge".
Synchromatic 400C
This Grestch flat-top is fitted with a customised Dan Armstrong pickup using a single-point microphone to record the guitar played back through a 1960's Fender valve amp.
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