Adam Glasser (Chromatic Harmonica)
Steve Watts – Bass
Robin Aspland - Keyboards
Tristan Mailliot – Drums
Adam Glasser is one of the UK's leading
chromatic harmonica players. He has re-invented the instrument with a
unique approach to jazz improvisation. His new album "Free at First"
signed to the prestigious US jazz label Sunnyside Records released this
year:
"...only
proponent of this instrument who has brought a truly unique voice and idiom
to the constantly evolving language of jazz.
[...] a challenge to equal for sheer scope of virtuosity, musicality and
surprise".
Raul d'Gama Rose -
www.allaboutjazz.com
"This recording is superb
from start to finish and should firmly establish Glasser as the heir
apparent to Toots Thielemans [...]"
Thomas R. Erdmann -
www.jazzreview.com
The signing to
Sunnyside Records was celebrated with a packed 606 Club gig last July.
Performing with Adam's group were BBC Award winning vocalist Anita Wardell
and legendary south african diva Pinise Saul who make guest appearances on
the album. Adam has performed/recorded with artists including Joe Zawinul
Syndicate, Sting, Dominic Miller, The Eurythmics, Django Bates, BBC Concert
Orchestra, Zero 7 and Incognito and can be heard on numerous albums, films
and sessions. He is musical director of veteran south african vocal group
the Manhattan Brothers and produced their 2006 album "Inyembezi" -
released by EMI South Africa.
