MIKE WESTBROOK ORCHESTRA - Citadel / Room 315 - Orig UK LP - John Surman Jazz

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MIKE WESTBROOK ORCHESTRA
Featuring John Surman

Citadel / Room 315

Original UK LP released on RCA Records in 1975.

This is the record from his early career of which Westie is most proud. I'd certainly want to make a strong case for the marvellous Marching Song, a great piece of anti-war art, let alone a fabulous record. But considered as a complete and coherent suite of music, Mike's point is well made. Citadel is the real deal , a summation of knowledge, experience and vision coupled possibly with a sense of a new beginning and the achievement of closure with the past. It would also be the last record that he would make with long term collaborator John Surman, who is featured soloist here.

Though there are some lovely solo contributions - from Brian Godding on the second track 'Construction' and Henry Lowther brilliant on the charming 'Pastorale', in particular, it is Surman and pianist MacRae, who leave the lasting impression. That's partly due to the solo space they're given but also from their obvious insight into the composer's intentions. MacRae, now back in Sydney, was one of the most underrated pianists of the period despite gigs with Westbrook, Nucleus and Mike Gibbs. From the opening piano statement on 'Overture' to his final solo on 'Sleepwalker Awakening In Sunlight', MacRae confirms himself as one of the finest jazz-rock keyboard players. As for Surman, whether playing baritone and bass clarinet on the sublime 'View From The Drawbridge' or with echo-laden soprano on 'Construction' and 'Tender Love' , the man is extraordinary. The ensembles glisten and roar and the sound is pristine. There's some of Mike's most beautiful themes packed into 60 pulsing, riveting minutes. 'Pastorale' and 'Outgoing Song' are stone delights but 'View From The Drawbridge' ranks as one of the all time greats. This record seems to grow in stature every time yo play it. It's as fresh and relevant today, as when it was recorded.

Jazzwise - Duncan Heining - June 2006

Tracks Are :-

Side One

Overture
Construction
Pistache
View From The Drawbridge
Love And Understanding

Side Two

 Tender Love
Bebop De Rigueur
Pastorale
Sleepwalker Awaking In Sunlight
Outgoing Song
Finale

Released on 'RCA Records' in 1975

Catalogue No. SF 8433

Disc is in EX condition

Sleeve is in EX condition

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