Gould Plays Gould
Some of Australia's finest players of spontaneous, improvised music display their remarkable talents on this disc compiled from two previously released LPs. Conducted by John Sangster.
Brian Brown flute
Graeme Lyall saxophone
Alex Pertout percussion
Stephen Hadley acoustic bass
John Sangster vibraphone, percussion
Ray Martin acoustic bass
Pro Musica Strings ensemble
The music is a collection of original pieces by Tony Gould; some completely scored and others partly improvised.
The influences of music and musicians long admired, including Ives, Mahler, Stravinsky, John Sangster, Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett, South American, Indian and Japanese music, are evident in such evocatively titled works as 'Kashmir Remembered', 'A Kind of Hoe-Down', 'Duel' and 'Lament'.
In the four movement piece entitled 'Improvisation for Piano and String', each movement is named after a musician who influenced Tony's musical output at the time, e.g. 'Brown', 'Hounslow', 'Sangster' and 'Barnard'.
Directed and conducted by John Sangster, 'Gould Plays Gould' also features performances by Alex Pertout, Graeme Lyall, Keith Hounslow and Pro Musica Strings.
Press quotes
“Improvised music is an adventure in creativity when it succeeds and contemporary jazz always takes the greatest risks. This type of music is better heard than analysed.”
— Mike Daly, The Age - Green Guide
“'Gould Plays Gould' is a most enjoyable musical experience. Tony Gould is one of the top jazz pianists in Australia ...”
— Ian Brand,
“This set beautifully showcases a very talented jazz musician that we have here in Australia and who commands our attention because of his ability”
— Allan Moyle, The University of Adelaide
“There are some delightful duets between the pianist and vibist John Sangster.”
— The Age
Artist
Tony Gould
Pianist and composer Tony Gould is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. His career has encompassed many styles of music, including jazz and other improvisatory forms, as well as traditional and contemporary classical. For the past 50 years he has remained at the forefront of music education in Australia.
Audio preview
Track Listing
- Kashmir Remembered Tony Gould 5:35
- The Sound Garden Tony Gould 6:30
- Lament Tony Gould 7:50
- Movement 1: "Brown" 3:03
- Movement 2: "Hounslow" 7:06
- Movement 3: "Sangster" 2:53
- Movement 4: "Barnard" 2:45
- A Kind Of Hoe-Down Tony Gould John Sangster 3:50
- The Peace Of The Country Tony Gould John Sangster 5:40
- Perhaps A Rainforest Tony Gould John Sangster 11:40
- He Comes From Chile Tony Gould 4:35
- Duel Tony Gould 8:35
- The Revival Tony Gould 8:50
Improvisation For Piano And String Orchestra Tony Gould
Performers
- Tony Gould
- Brian Brown · tracks 2, 11–13
- Graeme Lyall · tracks 3, 12 and 13
- Alex Pertout · all except tracks 4–10
- Stephen Hadley · acoustic bass · all except tracks 4–10
- John Sangster · vibraphone, percussion · tracks 4–10
- Ray Martin · acoustic bass · tracks 4–7
- Pro Musica Strings · tracks 4–7
Composer
John Sangster
John Sangster was one of the most talented Australian jazz musicians of all time, a technician and creator who embraced and understood more styles of music than any other.
Where to listen
Gould Plays Gould is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Gould Plays Gould is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3021
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 78 minutes 52 seconds
- Thanks to
- Australia Council
- Release date
- 4 Jun 1998
- Musical work
copyright - © 1998 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1998 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Jazz, Keyboard, Orchestral
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574302127
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