9th August 2020: ‘Guardians Of The Heart Machine’ – saxophonist Seamus Blake’s 2019 quartet release featured in Concerto Magazine, Medien Info and more – available on Vinyl, CD & DL

Guardians of the Heart Machine – the debut Whirlwind release from tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake – blends Blake’s considerable experience in contemporary jazz with three exciting players originally from the French scene – pianist Tony Tixier, double bassist Florent Nisse and drummer Gautier Garrigue.

Heralded as one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation, Blake’s extensive career has included collaborations with Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Dave Douglas, Antonio Sanchez, Michael Brecker; and as a member of John Scofield’s Quiet Band.

Seamus’ release is available on 2x 12″ Gatefold LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl, CD and DL: here.

Guardians Of The Heart Machine was released in March 2019, and featured in Jazzwise and All About Jazz. The album also featured in a number of European publications at the time – read a selection of highlights below.

“Blake’s Whirlwind debut symbolises and cherishes the importance of creating music with emotion.”
Medien Info (full review)

“A first-class album of a world-class saxophonist.”
Jazz ’n’ More

“Tixier and Blake understand each other perfectly. Together, they fill the room with conversations”
★★★★ Concerto Magazine

“Whether as a sideman or as a leader, Blake is a lively and refined improviser.”
Jazz Podium

“Guardians Of The Heart Machine” is full of drive and melodic hooks that instantly become earworms.”
Jazz thing