The Wayne McConnell Trio
The recently formed trio are rehearsing new, original material for a new CD before the end of the summer. The CD will feature Wayne's compositions. Graham Allen on Drums and Turin Brakes bassist Eddie Myer on Double Bass. I've had a few diffrent trios over the years and below are some tracks from different periods.
Track Downloads:
Theme for Basie is a composition by Phineas Newborn, one of the greatest pianists the world has ever seen. This recording was from my younger days circa 1998.
Blame it On My Youth - A beautiful melody, we recorded this on a beautiful Steinway way back when...
I Loves You, Porgy
Watch this space for regular MP3 updates and free downloads!
The Wayne McConnell Quintet
This is an exciting new project featuring the some of the finest musicians around. Johnathan Lewis plays Saxophones, Kjell Berglund on Trumpet plus the Wayne McConnell Trio. This band plays tightly arranged compositions by Freddie Hubbard, Hal Galper, Thad Jones, Andy Laverne, Richie Biarach and others. They also play originals by Johnathan Lewis and Wayne McConnell. The following MP3s were recorded at our debut gig at the University of Chichester in Feburary.
Simone by Frank Foster
Triplicate by Andy Laverne
The DM Quartet
The DM quartet formed by Pete Davison is a Brighton-Based band with two regular gigs. The band plays sets of Bluenote inspired tunes, well known standards and sometimes 10-15 minute funk explorations. The long standing 'Geese Sessions' run every Thursday from 9pm. The band features some of Brighton's finest players with: Pete Davison on Trumpet, Turin Brakes bassist Eddie Myer on Double Bass and Mummers Drummer Loz Thomas and yours truly on keys. Guest artists, friendly atmosphere and the best Harvey's in town! Stay tuned for free MP3 downloads!
   
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