Rob Sawyer - Stuff - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

L'homme arméis a musical journey into the music of the Court of Burgundy in the 15thcentury. Under the direction of Andrew McAnerney, the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal offers a program of motets by the first Franco-Flemish polyphonists -Guillaume Dufay, Antoine Busnois, Josquin des Prés and Gilles Binchois (whose motet A solis ortus cardineis recorded for the first time). Sung a cappella or accompanied by sackbuts, this music reflects the subtle art of vocal counterpoint. Praised for it's Inchrich-textured, vibrant soundInch and Inchhypnotic beautyInch, the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal (SMAM) has established a reputation as Canada's finest early music vocal ensemble. Founded in 1974 by Christopher Jackson, Réjean Poirier and Hélène Dugal, the Studio's mission is to perform sacred and secular early music, with a particular focus on choral works composed before 1750. Acclaimed for his early music interpretations, Andrew McAnerney has directed the Studio de musique anciennede Montréal since 2015. A former member of the Tallis Scholars, Andrew's career has included music making in over 20 countries with many of the world's foremost early music ensembles. McAnerney is passionate about musical excellence and accessibility. He regularly prepares his own early music scores from original sources, and is fascinated with presenting rediscovered works.

The Accra-born pianist and frontman only released a few albums in small quantities, yet two of them are among the most sought-after records from 70's Africa. This was the first. So what do we know? After learning his craft in Benin and playing with the likes of Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, ROB returned to Accra to write his own material and find a sound.Hooked on the driving funk and raw soul of stars such as James Brown and Otis Redding, he would often imitate his heroes on his father's piano during school holidays. The title track sets the pace with a JBs-like rhythm, ROB almost shamanic with his sparse yet commanding vocal. The organ and wah-wah guitar spin us out before those imperious horns bring us back in. And what better way to close this set than with 'More', swept up in a call and response between Rob and his backing singers as a 'Blow Your Head' synth flares and the brass blasts. Good times guaranteed.As the man himself says, InchFunky music is in my blood. What you hear is the coming out of my mind.Inch No one sounds like Rob, because there is no one like Rob.

Cherry Red are both delighted and excited to announce the of this previously unreleased live performance by Howard Jones, recorded Live At The Marquee club in London in September 1983. This live concert was discovered in among the master tapes that were having their audio transferred as potential bonus tracks for the Human's Lib re-issues in 2018. This concert took place on 20th September 1983 with 'New Song' just outside the Top 40 and a couple of days prior to Howard making his debut performance on Top Of The Pops. Audio remixed by Howard Jones. Packaged in a digisleeve. CD booklet contains rare & previously unseen photos.