Ended the week and started the weekend with Cantilena the second album recorded by the British jazz quartet, First House. It was released by ECM. The album presents a studio performance of leader and saxophonist Ken Stubbs with Django Bates on piano, Mick Hutton on bass and Martin France on drums, recorded in 1989 in Norway.
Tyran Grillo wrote for ECM Reviews:
"After a memorable ECM debut with Eréndira, the talented quartet of saxophonist Ken Stubbs, pianist Django Bates, bassist Mike Hutton, and drummer Martin France—a.k.a. First House—followed up with an even more effective chunk of progressive jazz in Cantilena. From the first soulful licks of the title opener, we know we are in for something special and from the heart. The composer’s alto draws us into the night with recumbent charm, thereby opening an ambitious set that delivers everything it promises and more.."
https://ecmreviews.com/2012/03/01/cantilena/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St9zcpruElE&list=OLAK5uy_nfUh8Ae1ALAQwx7A2bwrhqIkL5VN1TIko
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