View basket “Love-in” has been added to your basket. Wonder is the Beginning Empirical SKU: WR4820LP Barcode: 5065014356289 25.00 £25.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Whirlwind Recordings Released Date: 16th August 2024 Buying Format: 1LP Out of stock Back Order Add to your Wishlist Description Product Info Real groups like Empirical are a rarity in contemporary jazz, where musicians so often come together for single projects then disperse again once they are done: groups that endure for fifteen years, without slackening in their quest for the new and the fresh, are all but unheard of. Having started their journey in 2007, Empirical now makes a triumphant return, re-taking their rightful place at the centre of the UK scene with ‘Wonder is the Beginning’. Their first full-length album since 2016, is a mature musical statement that shows the band’s fire is still undimmed and their commitment to maintaining the legacy while forging their own unique path is as strong as ever. The personnel of the quartet, for whom sharp tailoring has become something of a trademark, has remained the same for fifteen years. Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass), Lewis Wright (vibraphone) and Shaney Forbes (drums) confound listeners with a telepathic empathy that can only be attained after countless performances together. On ‘Wonder is the Beginning’ their palette is expanded by the presence of two remarkable guests. Alex Hitchcock contributes his voice on tenor sax to represent the rising generation of virtuoso players, while Jason Rebello adds his unmistakable presence on piano as well as the towering reputation he’s built over a thirty-five year international career. This album illustrates the breadth and vision that make Empirical such a potent creative force and underlines that longevity in the challenging world of top-tier contemporary jazz is no fluke. Reinforced by the inspiring contributions of their special guests, it’s a powerful statement of faith in the music’s ability to adapt, to inspire, to express the ineffable, to engage and to grow. Nathaniel Facey: alto saxophone Lewis Wright: vibraphone Tom Farmer: double bass Shaney Forbes: drums Jason Rebello: piano (1-3, 5-7) Alex Hitchcock: tenor saxophone (1, 3, 4) Artist Empirical Genre Jazz Label Whirlwind Recordings Buying Options 1LP Format 1LP Condition New Country UK Track Listings The Naitoku She Moves True Cost Ursa - The Minor Major Bear Saha World As The Eagle Wonder Is The Feeling Share this On Facebook On Twitter Via Email More from Jazz View Product Quick View John Scofield John Scofield Jazz | ECM | 1LP Released 18th November 2022 £22.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders John Scofield John Scofield £22.00 Genre: Jazz Label: ECM SKU: 4534387 Formats: 1LP Released Date: 18th November 2022 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Buddy Rich Just In Time : The Final Recording Jazz | Gearbox | 2LP, 3LP Released 6th December 2019 £20.00 - £32.00 Select options Reserve View Reservations Buddy Rich Just In Time : The Final Recording £20.00 - £32.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Gearbox Formats: 2LP, 3LP Released Date: 6th December 2019 Reserve View Reservations Read More Select options View Product Quick View Nina Simone The Amazing Nina Simone Jazz | 4 Men With Beards | 180g, 1LP Released 30th August 2016 £27.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Nina Simone The Amazing Nina Simone £27.00 Genre: Jazz Label: 4 Men With Beards SKU: 4M126LP Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 30th August 2016 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Peggy Lee Is That All There Is Jazz | Pure Pleasure | 180g, 1LP Released 8th December 2006 £34.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Peggy Lee Is That All There Is £34.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Pure Pleasure SKU: ST386 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 8th December 2006 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Dave Brubeck Quartet Jazz Goes To College Jazz | Music On Vinyl | 180g, 1LP Released 29th July 2016 £27.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Dave Brubeck Quartet Jazz Goes To College £27.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Music On Vinyl SKU: MOVLP1520 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 29th July 2016 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Larry Grenadier The Gleaners Jazz | ECM | 180g, 1LP Released 22nd February 2019 £22.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Larry Grenadier The Gleaners £22.00 Genre: Jazz Label: ECM SKU: 7706422 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 22nd February 2019 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Judith Owen Come On & Get It (Deluxe) Jazz | Twanky Records | 180g, 2LP, Gatefold Sleeve Released 28th April 2023 £30.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Judith Owen Come On & Get It (Deluxe) £30.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Twanky Records SKU: TWR00202 Formats: 180g, 2LP, Gatefold Sleeve Released Date: 28th April 2023 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders View Product Quick View Elvin Jones Genesis Jazz | Third Man Records / Blue Note | 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released 22nd September 2023 £42.00 - £46.00 Select options Elvin Jones Genesis £42.00 - £46.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Third Man Records / Blue Note Formats: 1LP, Coloured Vinyl Released Date: 22nd September 2023 Read More Select options View Product Quick View Prestige All Stars, The All Night Long (Mono) Jazz | Analogue Productions (Prestige) | 180g, 1LP Released 9th January 2018 £45.00 Add to basket Reserve View Reservations Prestige All Stars, The All Night Long (Mono) £45.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Analogue Productions (Prestige) SKU: APRJ7073 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 9th January 2018 Reserve View Reservations Read More Add to basket View Product Quick View Edith Piaf Les amants de Teruel Jazz | Warner Jazz | 180g, 1LP Released 27th November 2015 £13.00 Back Order View Pre/Back Orders Edith Piaf Les amants de Teruel £13.00 Genre: Jazz Label: Warner Jazz SKU: 0825646069514 Formats: 180g, 1LP Released Date: 27th November 2015 Read More Back Order View Pre/Back Orders See more in Jazz Start again
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