1st February 2019: Julian Siegel’s ‘VISTA’ to be released on double vinyl + latest press round up (inc ★★★★★ from Saarbrucker Zeitung) + Spring tour dates
Some nine years since saxophonist Julian Siegel began collectively bouncing ideas off pianist Liam Noble, double bassist Oli Hayhurst and drummer Gene Calderazzo, the Julian Siegel Quartet release another absorbing and intrinsically crackling set of mostly original compositions in VISTA.
We’re pleased to announce that due to ongoing request from Julian’s fanbase, we’re going to release his album on Double Vinyl: 180 gram, 12″ 2 x LP with beautiful gatefold artwork, available for pre-order here: VISTA (Starts shipping from March 29th).
Latest European press highlights:
“A great quartet with an enthralling agility.”
★★★★ In Music
“Siegel’s improvisational lines are characterized by a fascinating wealth of ideas, and Noble once again lives up to his reputation as a top pianist on the current British scene.”
Jazz Podium (website)
“The interaction between the musicians is confident, lyrical and cool, joyous and snappy, precise and sprawling – and enchanting melodiousness throughout.”
★★★★★ Saarbrücker Zeitung (website)
“Complex catchy, high-energy and modern.”
INNtöne Jazz Festival (website)
“Beautifully layered.”
West Zeit (website)
“Historical, but not antiquated, courageous, but not overly experimental, Julian Siegel’s jazz is a mature testimony of a grounded musical personality.”
Jazz ‘n’ More (website)
“An absorbing set… European music of the highest quality.”
Musik an sich (website)
“Imaginative, grounded and beguiling.”
Musik Reviews Magazine (website)
“Excellent… music from London.”
Bird Is The Worm (full review)