The Cello and the Mockingbird
Improvisations on beautiful melodies from cellist Imogen Manins with pianist Tony Gould and percussionist David Jones. Their second trio album gathers film themes, standards and original sketches, shaped in the studio through open improvisation.
Elmer Bernstein composer
Imogen Manins composer
David Jones composer
Bill Dobbins composer
Leonard Bernstein composer
Roger Kellaway composer
Lionel Bart composer
Frederick Loewe composer
George Gershwin composer
This is our second album as a trio, and once again it has been a great pleasure to play and record together.
After much independent thought about what might happen when we get together, we arrive at the studio with some sketches and a small list of pieces. In the true spirit of improvisation we begin to play.
Reviews
This is the second release by cellist Imogen Manins, pianist Tony Gould and percussionist David Jones as a trio…this album is every bit as impressive as their first; which suggests there's some very special chemistry between them…When all three musicians are exploring as a group, there is an unmistakeable magic about it. ★★★★
Artists
Imogen Manins
Imogen Manins is an Australian cellist with a firm hold on the classical repertoire and a strongly creative, improvising musical mind. Her work seeks new ground for the cello, joining craft to free exploration.
Tony Gould
Pianist and composer Tony Gould is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. His career has spanned jazz and other improvisatory forms as well as traditional and contemporary classical, and for decades he has stood at the forefront of music education in Australia.
David Jones
David Jones is one of the most innovative and musical drummers in the world. He has toured nationally and internationally, performing and recording across rock, pop, jazz, classical, ambient, world music, cabaret, theatre, television and improvised works.
Audio previews
Tracks
- Generous Spirit Tony Gould 2:44
- To Kill a Mockingbird Elmer Bernstein 2:46
- Quiet Sea Imogen Manins David Jones 4:38
- Spring Song Bill Dobbins 7:58
- Some Other Time Leonard Bernstein 7:08
- Morning Song Roger Kellaway 3:30
- Such a Sky Tony Gould Imogen Manins David Jones Lionel Bart 5:34
- Tickling the Moon Tony Gould Imogen Manins David Jones 5:02
- Ancient Echo David Jones 5:19
- Accustomed to Her Face Frederick Loewe 3:41
- Glisten Tony Gould Imogen Manins David Jones 4:01
- I Loves You Porgy George Gershwin 2:42
Performers
- Imogen Manins
- Tony Gould · all except track 3
- David Jones · tracks 1–11
Composers
Lionel Bart
Lionel Bart wrote the book, music and lyrics for Oliver!, the Dickens musical whose songs have long outlived the West End run. He also penned hit pop numbers and other stage scores that helped shape postwar British musical theatre.
Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) was an American composer, conductor and pianist whose Broadway scores, concert works and tireless advocacy reshaped how wide audiences meet classical music.
George Gershwin
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose music spanned popular song, Broadway and the classical concert hall, leaving melodies that remain widely known.
Frederick Loewe
Frederick Loewe (1901–1988) was an Austrian-American composer of Broadway musical theatre. His scores for My Fair Lady and Camelot became lasting standards and were both filmed.
Bill Dobbins
Bill Dobbins is a jazz pianist, composer and educator whose work includes solo piano writing and materials used in jazz pedagogy.
Contributors
Design
Imogen Manins
Imogen Manins is an Australian cellist with a firm hold on the classical repertoire and a strongly creative, improvising musical mind. Her work seeks new ground for the cello, joining craft to free exploration.
Photograph of trio
James Knowler
Cover artwork
Nancy Kremiller
Where to listen
The Cello and the Mockingbird is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
The Cello and the Mockingbird 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 3353
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 55 minutes 3 seconds
- Producer
- Imogen Manins
- Recording Engineer
- Martin Wright
Vaughan McAlley - Mastering Engineer
- Martin Wright
- Venue
- Move Records Studio
- Credit
- Imogen Manins
James Knowler
Nancy Kremiller - Release date
- 9 Dec 2011
- Musical work
copyright - © 2011 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2011 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Cross-cultural, Jazz
- Genre
- Jazz & Improvised
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574335323
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