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Archival Bob Downes release


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Just out and released on Bob Downes own Openian label (Openian BDOM 11210) is 5 Trios, which comprises archival recordings dating back to the 1970s and features sessions with five different bass players: Barry Guy, Jeff Clyne, Paul Bridge, Marc Meggido and Neville Whitehead. Drums on all sessions are by Denis Smith. Some very interesting stuff here with Downes showcasing his multi-instrumental talent on various saxes and flutes.

Sound samples are available to hear on his website here:

http://www.bobdownesmusic.de/

[ps declared interest: I wrote the sleeve notes]

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Just out and released on Bob Downes own Openian label (Openian BDOM 11210) is 5 Trios, which comprises archival recordings dating back to the 1970s and features sessions with five different bass players: Barry Guy, Jeff Clyne, Paul Bridge, Marc Meggido and Neville Whitehead. Drums on all sessions are by Denis Smith. Some very interesting stuff here with Downes showcasing his multi-instrumental talent on various saxes and flutes.

Sound samples are available to hear on his website here:

http://www.bobdownesmusic.de/

[ps declared interest: I wrote the sleeve notes]

..............and very nice it is too! I got my copy from Bob a few days ago and it's been on my CD player ever since.

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was about to 'add to basket' on the basis of the samples until the vocal kicked in. How many vocal tracks are there?

The vocals are very sparse on this one. There's only one real 'vocal' track with any lyrics. Anything else is vocalese improv but, predominantly, this is an instrumental album. So nothing like "Deep Down Heavy"!

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was about to 'add to basket' on the basis of the samples until the vocal kicked in. How many vocal tracks are there?

The vocals are very sparse on this one. There's only one real 'vocal' track with any lyrics. Anything else is vocalese improv but, predominantly, this is an instrumental album. So nothing like "Deep Down Heavy"!

Thanks. It was the 'real vocal' that made we wonder. I'm happy with the whoops and hollers

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