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.

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.

Artist

Tony Gould

Melbourne born musician Tony Gould is well known and admired in both classical and jazz musical circles. As a musician, Tony Gould is characterised by a desire to encompass as broad a range of activities as possible, aiming to reduce often prejudiced judgements about the relative worth of different musical styles.


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

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. Kashmir Remembered Tony Gould 5:35
  2. The Sound Garden Tony Gould 6:30
  3. Lament Tony Gould 7:50

    4. Improvisation For Piano And String Orchestra Tony Gould

  4. Movement 1: "Brown" 3:03
  5. Movement 2: "Hounslow" 7:06
  6. Movement 3: "Sangster" 2:53
  7. Movement 4: "Barnard" 2:45
  8. A Kind Of Hoe-Down Tony Gould John Sangster 3:50
  9. The Peace Of The Country Tony Gould John Sangster 5:40
  10. Perhaps A Rainforest Tony Gould John Sangster 11:40
  11. He Comes From Chile Tony Gould 4:35
  12. Duel Tony Gould 8:35
  13. The Revival Tony Gould 8:50

Performers

Composers

Tony Gould

Melbourne born musician Tony Gould is well known and admired in both classical and jazz musical circles. As a musician, Tony Gould is characterised by a desire to encompass as broad a range of activities as possible, aiming to reduce often prejudiced judgements about the relative worth of different musical styles.

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.


Availability

Gould Plays Gould can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.

Product details

List price
$26.00 AUD
Total playing time
78 minutes 52 seconds
Release date
June 1998
Copyright
© 1998 Move Records
Phonogram
℗ 1998 Move Records
Categories
Australian, Classical, Jazz, Keyboard, Orchestral
Catalogue number
MD 3021
Alternate catalogue number
MD3021
Barcode
EAN 9314574302127