Frederick Hodges - Do It Again - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Swell,Steve / Kassap,Sylvain / Duboc,Benjmain - Edges [COMPACT DISCS] date 06/06/2025

The early 20th century witnessed the flowering of an exciting new style of piano composition that fused European classical music traditions with the popular music styles of the New World. George Gershwin's music is highly representative of this tradition, but with this recording, pianist Frederick Hodges and Rivermont present a sampling of some of the lesser known gems of piano writing that emerged during the era. Includes works by Dana Suesse, Billy Mayerl, Rube Bloom, Louis Alter, George L. Cobb, and others, masterfully performed in Hodges's signature crisp, scintillating style. The deluxe 24-page color illustrated booklet features detailed liner notes by the artist. 22 tracks, 78 minutes.

Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 . During the height of the pandemic, Melbourne, Australia experienced the longest lockdown in the world, keeping residents inside their homes for a total of 262 days. In the midst of this were the five members who would form Awol, driven to create and write music almost out of necessity. Once the ban was lifted, the band hit the recording studio and released their debut EP, Awol, in 2021 through Last Ride Records. The timing was perfect as the Australia hardcore scene was experiencing serious growth, and Awol soon found themselves playing shows with Speed, Iron Mind, No Apologies, and on a country wide run supporting No Pressure in early 2022. The band's persistent drive and heavy playing style caught the attention of Flatspot Records, who now Awol's debut full length, Tear 'Em To Bits.