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In the first part of a rare Paul Leonard double feature, our intrepid author bids farewell to the New Adventures and simultaneously welcomes on-board fellow Bristolian writer Nick Walters. Folks, it's time for Dry Pilgrimage.
As we enter May 1998, there’s a palpable sense of looming change in the air. On the surface, the established order of the Wilderness Years m
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Nick Walters - Padmāsana
Trumpeter, composer, bandleader & producer, Nick Walters delivers his 2nd studio album of the year for D.O.T. Records, an exquisite mix of jazz fusion, electronic and traditional Indian sounds. Padmāsana is inspired and constructed from experiences and samples he encountered whilst travelling around the Indian subcontinent. It was all pieced together at his studio in East London, featuring live contributions from Tenderlonious on flute, Kieran McLeod on trombone, Tim Carnegie on drums, and Walters himself on trumpet and synthesisers. Padmāsana was mixed by Sam Interface at More Time Studios. ‘Padmāsana’ is an album inspired by the sights, sounds and smells of a trip travelling around the Indian subcontinent. Nick was lucky enough to travel around India on two separate occasions (2017 and 2019), both times carrying with him a portable sound recorder to document some of the interesting sounds he encountered. Each of the tracks on this album are built around samples recorded on the streets of India.
Above all ‘Padmāsana’ is a celebration of the richness of Indian culture, and the warmth and generosity of the people living there. The album is named after the Sanskrit word for the classic lotus position in yoga - an ancient position commonly used for meditation in the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. The album cover depicts the white lotus flower beautifully painted by Lorna Robertson, in a style inspired by the visual aesthetic of traditional Indian artwork. The intricate pattern on the back cover is taken from a wooden carved stamp purchased in the sprawling market of Jaipur. Nick Walters - trumpet, synths, percussion Tenderlonious - flute (tracks 2, 3, 5 + 6) Kieran McLeod - trombone (tracks 2, 5 + 6) Tim Carnegie - drums (track 5)
Ruby Rushton - Moonlight Woman (Trudi’s Songbook Volume One, 2017)
Edward Cawthorne: Flute/Sax Nick Walters: Trumpet Aidan Shepherd: Keys Fergus Ireland: Bass Joseph Deenmamode: Percussion Eddie Hick: Drums
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Leah Johnsen
~ Australia (5) ~
by Nick Walters
Nick Walters & The Paradox Ensemble - Implicate Order - 11-piece jazz group led by trumpeter from Ruby Rushton (3/4 of that band is here)
'Implicate Order' is the third album from Nick Walters' Paradox Ensemble, and the first release on new label D.O.T. Records. The 11-piece band continues to break the mould of big band jazz, combining spiritual and eastern jazz moods with West African rhythms and a fusion of electronics. 'Implicate Order' follows up the band's highly acclaimed 'Awakening' released on 22a in January 2019, and their debut EP 'Entanglement' released of Efpi Records in 2013. Nick Walters - trumpet + electronics Ed Cawthorne - flute, soprano sax, tenor sax Sam Healey - alto sax Richard Foote - trombone Ben Kelly - sousaphone Rebecca Nash - piano Aidan Shepherd - accordian, synth Anton Hunter - guitar Paul Michael - bass Kodjovi Kush - percussion Jim Molyneux - drums All compositions by Nick Walters Artwork and design by Lorna Robertson
Nick Walters & The Paradox Ensemble - Awakening (22a)
22a 023 see's trumpeter, friend and long time label affiliate Nick Walters bring his Paradox Ensemble back to life with a new album titled 'Awakening'. The thirteen piece group combine spiritual and eastern jazz moods with West African rhythms, channeling the spirit of Woody Shaw, Charles Mingus and other absent friends. The band features some familiar faces such as Ed Cawthorne (aka Tenderlonious) on tenor sax and flute, Aidan Shepherd (Ruby Rushton) on accordion, and of course the incomparable Nick Walters (Ruby Rushton & Riot Jazz) on trumpet and synths. Nick Walters is arguably one of the most respected, yet underrated musicians in the UK Jazz scene. 22a are very proud to present this project, that is entirely composed and arranged by him, featuring a roster of extremely talented musicians. He has dedicated this record in loving memory of Oli Coles & Becky Dykes. Nick Walters - Trumpet + Electronics Sam Healey - Alto Sax Ed Cawthorne - Flute + Tenor Sax Richard Foote - Trombone Ben Kelly - Sousaphone Rebecca Nash - Piano + Fender Rhodes Anton Hunter - Guitar Aidan Shepherd - Accordian Carla Ibled - Harp Paul Michael - Bass Jim Molyneux - Drums Kodjovi Kush - Percussion Adesose Wallace - Percussion
Lauren Ericson
~ Australia (9) ~
by Nick Walters
Lauren Ericson
~ Australia (9) ~
by Nick Walters
