Andreas Hagiioannu
Far and Wide
© 2006 Andreas Hagiioannu (5060092480406)
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Lovingly crafted original guitar music, some mainstream jazz, some solo pieces with folk and classical leanings.
tracks
- 1 Monsieur Reynard
- 2 Persis the Beloved
- 3 Sundial
- 4 Far and Wide
- 5 Quinine
- 6 For the Disappearing
- 7 Strange Days
- 8 Look Both Ways
- 9 You Light the Way
- 10 Aventurine (Golden Ratio)
- 11 Martha
- 12 The Gambetta
- 13 Bluebird
- 14 Newborn
- 15 Hidden Track
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RECENT REVIEWS:
'I suspect that I will not hear as satisfying a collection of guitar music this year as "Far and Wide".'
-- C.MICHAEL BAILEY, ALL ABOUT JAZZ, 24/6/07.
'"Far and Wide" has a capivating sound from the start. [It] builds on tradition but ventures into its own territory. It's a route the listener will appreciate.'
-- ERIC ELIAS, JUST JAZZ GUITAR MAGAZINE, August issue, 07.
'... [T]his is dedicated jazz, handled lightly by a thoughtful guitarist...''
--- RANDY WALDEN, MUSIC REVIEWER.COM,JULY 07
'... the compositions - all originals - are uniformly well constructed: I was sure some of them were standards, not because they were derivative but because they sounded timeless...
-- DAVID BERTRAND WILSON, Wilson & Alroyd Record Review, 26/4/07.
'Sweet grooves and tasty, tasteful playing that just keeps rolling along serving up a lovely set that feels right in the pocket throughout.'
-- CHRIS SPECTOR, MIDWEST RECORD REVIEW, 29/3/2007.
You might have heard tracks from 'Far & Wide' on recent editions of the internet jazz guitar show, No Idle Frets, or on independent radio in the US.
COMMENTS FROM A.H.-
The album is a mix of band and solo tracks. Of the band cuts, some are swing–type tunes modeled on jazz standards, while others, like “Persis the Beloved”, venture somewhat outside the mainstream.
With the solo guitar pieces, I had in mind recordings by (amongst others) Joe Pass, Barney Kessel and Kenny Burrell (the acoustic cuts on 'Lotus Blossom'). But I was also moved early on by the solo records of musicians like Steve Howe, which run the gamut of musical styles – from ragtime to rock and classical – and a rare solo record by the English guitarist, Anthony Philips. I hope this gives some idea of my music and that you'll enjoy having this CD in your collection!
Thanks for reading and listening,
Andy Hagiioannu.