Jr. Thomas - Jr. Thomas in the Eraserhood - VINYL LP

Obscurus is an exploration of the obscured, in a program which showcases some of the most incredible trumpet writing of the 20th and 21st century, as well as several reimagining's of older, more mainstream works for other instruments, arranged for trumpet. InchI wanted this album to have some thread that ran through the program - I love piecing together works which complement each other in new and interesting ways, and the concept of obscurity; things being hidden or veiled in some way, is a commonality with every piece.Inch All of these works have their own very distinctive voice and presence, whether representing dim shapes shrouded in mist; a usually clear voice distorted and changed by grains of sand; a wordless song; ruins and dances lost to time and memory - or simply the line beyond which we cannot see; that of death. Album Tracks 1. In the Mists~Andante 2. In the Mists~Molto adagio 3. In the Mists~Andantino 4. In the Mists~Presto 5. Litany - for a Ruined Chapel between Sheep and Shore for solo trumpet~Adagio recitando 6. Litany - for a Ruined Chapel between Sheep and Shore for solo trumpet~Lento 7. Litany - for a Ruined Chapel between Sheep and Shore for solo trumpet~Presto vigoroso 8. Vocalise-étude 9. Òstria for solo C trumpet 10. Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1 P. 109~Balletto 11. Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1 P. 109~Gagliarda 12. Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1 P. 109~Villanella 13. Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1 P. 109~Passo mezzo e mascherada 14. Paths - In Memoriam Witold Lutoslawski for solo trumpet

Best known for his work in Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos, Minnesota singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Jr. Thomas returns with a collaboration that pays homage to the golden era of soul music. Teaming up with Philadelphia production duo Maxwell Perla & Vincent John - AKA Eraserhood Sound - he's proud to present his new album 'Jr. Thomas in the Eraserhood''Jr. Thomas in the Eraserhood' came together through the magic of collaboration, and Thomas' drive to find the perfect musicians and studiocombination to fulfil his vision. After hearing Eraserhood's work with Kendra Morris, Angelo Outlaw, and Say She She, he knew he'd found the perfect match InchThe Eraserhood sessions were fuelled by focus, hard work, and puredetermination. In the late summer of 2023, I approached Vince and Max from Eraserhood with the vision of making an album-despite not having a single song written. We booked a winter session, and I spent the next fourmonths writing.InchFast forward a few months, and Thomas flew out to Philadelphia alongside his confidant on keys, Raynier Jacildo (The Volcanos, The Black Keys) for 4-days in Eraserhood's Philly studio - formerly owned and purpose-built by Questlove. The results of working in a studio rich with history are clear when listening to 'Jr. Thomas in the Eraserhood'. An authentic, analog-focused take on soul music, it pays respect to the genre whilst joining a growing movement that seeks to bring the uplifting energy of the music to a new generation of listeners. Following in the footsteps of recent breakthroughs from the likes of Jalen Ngonda, Thee Sacred Souls and Pale Jay, the record moves between sunshine-ready, groove laden cuts like 'Can't Leave You Alone' and 'By Your Side', whilst also finding space for bluesy contemplation on tracks like 'Never Be Another' - a heartfelt tribute to and old friend of Thomas' from Minneapolis. Alb

2017 , a contemporary collection of field recordings featuring Sam Lee, Eliza Carthy, Jon Boden (Bellowhead), Martin Carthy and Spiro. Recorded on location, produced and curated by Nicola Kearey and Ian Carter, these brand new recordings offer a different way to hear some distinguished folk names alongside lesser known artists. Renowned for music that's true and unadorned, Stick In The Wheel invited the musicians to think about what From Here means to them - by way of place or geography, or as a way of exploring their musical origins - 'here's what I am, this is where I'm from'. An investigation not only of the past, but also of cultural identity; what it means to be making folk music now. InchOur aim is to connect folk music to a wider audience whilst challenging the perception of what it is - here are some important artists from the scene, performing in the most traditional way possible - raw and powerful.Inch Album Tracks 1. Jack Sharp - Bedfordshire May Carol 2. Eliza Carthy - the Sea 3. John Kirkpatrick - Here's Adieu to Old England 4. Bella Hardy - the Ballad of Hugh Stenson 5. Martin Carthy - the Bedmaking 6. Nicola Kearey - Georgie 7. Jon Boden - Fathom the Bowl 8. Lisa Knapp - Lavender Song 9. Spiro - Lost in Fishponds 10. Sam Lee - the Wild Rover 11. Stew Simpson - Eh Aww Ah Cud Hew 12. Fran Foote - the Irish Girl 13. Sam Sweeney - Bagpipers/Mount Hills 14. Fay Hield - Bonny Boy 15. Peta Webb & Ken Hall - Just a Note/Wild Wild Whiskey 16. Rob Harbron - Young Collins/Getting Up Stairs 17. Men Diamler - 1848 (Sunset Beauregard)