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Songs I Want To Play 21: Herbie Hancock Special Ft. Gwilym Simcock

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Lauded as one of the Greatest Jazz Musicians of all time, Herbie Hancock has been a fulcrum of the international Jazz scene since the 1960s and continues to dominate the cultural and musical landscape today.

Celebrated as a pioneer in his field, Herbie left his traditional Jazz background and moved with the times throughout the 70s, 80s and beyond with groundbreaking work on Fender Rhodes and numerous synthesisers – often taking musical risks, but with great reward.

Performing with his own band, The Headhunters and embarking on several phenomenal solo albums throughout the 1970s (incorporating some of the best musicians of all time), his musical journey has served to inspire us and multiple generations after. It is our hope that we can continue to inspire new generations with one of his most pioneering tracks – and another less well known, but equally funky track written by the great Rod Temperton.

"I Thought It Was You" is a masterclass in merging Jazz, Fusion, Funk and Modern synthesiser techniques, still replicated to this day. The second track, "The Bomb", is a straight-up Funky hit out of the 80s funk scrapbook.

We’ve featured the signature Herbie Rhodes and synth work and funky bass lines throughout – as well as a sprinkling of contemporary Jazz genius from our special guest, Gwilym Simcock. We’ve also decided on tackling the vocal with a different approach, which, we hope, breathes even more life into an already incredible work of art.

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released May 1, 2022
Drums: Jake Woodward
Bass: Paul Robinson
Keyboards: Philip Brown
Guitars Paul Thornton
Trumpets: Nick Dewhurst
Saxes: Mike Smith
Trombone: Tom Dunnett
Violins: Elaine Ambridge
Violins: Rhiannon Fallows
Violas: Rhiannon Fallows
Vocals: Darrell Smith

Piano: Gwilym Simcock

Additional Horn Arrangements: Nick Dewhurst

Arranged, Mixed and Mastered by Paul Robinson

Produced By Paul Robinson

Directed by Adelina Court

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SIWTP - Songs I Want To Play Manchester, UK

A group consisting of some of the leading session musicians in England, led by musician and composer - Paul Robinson. We reminisce, rework and re-record timeless classics, putting our own sparkle on proceedings along the way.

Be sure to also check our videos out on our website, beautifully wrapped in animation from director and in house illustrator, Adelina Court. ... more

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