“Our Delight” is the second volume produced by David Hays of Mainstem Records series, presenting the music of pre-eminent American jazz composers. The first released 2003 entitled “Stablemates” featured Benny Golson and Wayne Shorter. All of the music is performed by highly acclaimed British musicians led in various groupings by trumpeter Steve Waterman who was also the arranger throughout.
The album features many of the UK's finest jazz musicians, and features the music of Tadd Dameron and Herbie Hancock.
“Our Delight” is the second volume produced by David Hays of Mainstem Records series, presenting the music of pre-eminent American jazz composers. The first released 2003 entitled “Stablemates” featured Benny Golson and Wayne Shorter. All of the music is performed by highly acclaimed British musicians led in various groupings by trumpeter Steve Waterman who was also the arranger throughout.
The album was released on Thursday June 22nd at The Spice of Life, Cambridge Circus, London. www.spicejazz.co.uk/info.htm
Watch a short video of some live tracks here
The musicians on the album are:
Steve Waterman: Trumpet & Flugelhorn and arranger
Martin Shaw: Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Mark Nightingale: Trombone
Dave O’Higgins: Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Andy Panayi: Baritone & Tenor Saxophone
Gareth Williams: Piano
Alec Dankworth: Bass
Clark Tracey: Drums
Frank Ricotti: vibraphone & percussion
Frank Holder: percussion
