Artist: Simon Spillett

Date of Release: 08/07/2008

Catalogue no: WVCD120

Label: WVCD120

Price: £10

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WVCD120 SIENNA RED- SIMON SPILLETT.

BBC JAZZ AWARDS NOMINATION BEST CD 2008

WINNER 2008 BBC JAZZ AWARDS "RISING STAR"


For his second album on Woodville Records, tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett consolidates the critical acclaim and popular success of his debut recording, with a set of tunes composed or associated with the great Tubby Hayes. Despite being hailed in some quarters as “the new Tubby”, Simon has absorbed the essence of his influences but remains staunchly his own man. The rhythm section has changed to include ex Hayes sideman Spike Wells who brings a new intensity to the proceedings. With Simon’s powerful but controlled authority, awesome fluency and tenderness on ballads, this is indeed an album to savour.

Reviews

04/03/2008 John Martin

"I have heard no-one in years who compares to tenorist Simon Spillett, a miraculous player"

01/03/2008 Dave Gelly

Those of us who have heard him...have been left blinking in disbelief. It's not just his mastery of the tenor saxophone, phenomenal though that is, but the absolute conviction of his playing that is so impressive" DAVE GELLY, THE SUNDAY OBSERVER