Artchipel Orchestra & Jona

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Jonathan Coe hoped for a career in music before becoming a celebrated novelist, playing keyboards in You probably know the name of Jonathan Coe as a writer – for books that include What A Carve Up and The Rotters Club – but he's also had plenty of ties to music, including projects with Louis Philippe and High Llamas – and this new set of jazz-based works done with Artchipel Orchestra!

The songs are all penned by Coe, and handled by the group with a great mix of larger charts and individual voices – all at a level that hearkens back to vintage work like this on the UK scene from artists like Mike Westbrook or Michael Gibbs – both of whom would be great comparisons to the vibe of this project! Ferdinando Farao arranged and conducted the group – which features a variety of saxes, flute, trumpet, trombone, and even some mighty nice vibes.

Recorded live at JazzMi Festival on the 30th october 2021

TRACKS:

• 01. I Would If I Could (But I Can't)
• 02. Suspended Moment
• 03. Erbalunga
• 04. Looking For Cicely
• 05. Spring In My Step