The House Always Wins
Dave Stapleton – Piano
Ben Waghorn – Saxophones
Jonny Bruce – Trumpet / Fluglehorn
Paula Gardiner – Double Bass
Elliot Bennett – Drums
Track Listings
1. Second Life
2. Dedication Song
3. The House Always Wins
4. Zonk
5. Cascade featuring Aref Durvesh
6. Snitch
7. Out of Focus
8. Aquamarine featuring Julie Tippetts
Jazzwise (Stuart Nicholson), (4 stars)
“There’s some excellent thematic writing here…stays in the memory long after the record has finished”.
The Guardian (John Fordham) (4 Stars)
“…hooks that could hardly be more accessible but which none the less avoid any formulaic references…quality and fiery, fearless soloists…A real UK jazz relevation.”
BBC Radio 3 ‘Jazz on 3′
“know how to build a groove…bold and catchy compisitions”
The Independent on Sunday (Phil Johnson)
“Fiery, blusey…A cracking band…Fast establishing a formidable rep…whether in acoustic or proggy Fender Rhodes there’s a steely strength”
Timeout, Sept 2007 “Deft melodies and hard hitting grooves make his music genuinely kick-ass”.
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One of the young musicians chosen for the prestigious Jerwood / PRS Foundation ‘Take Five’ initiative led by Serious Productions, this recognised Stapleton’s abilities and acknowledged his potential. As a musician there’s a strength and virility to his playing, matched by an innate capacity for tenderness and reflection. As a composer, he draws upon a formidable grasp of Jazz, Classical and World styles, yet transforms these raw materials into something richly personal.
Featuring, the marvellous Tabla of Aref Durvesh on the Middle Eastern sounding Cascade and the ever-wonderful Julie Tippetts on the bluesy lyricism of Aquamarine, The House Always Winsoffers its gifts generously. On Snitch, Out Of Focus and the excellent suite-like Zonk the band finds the force majeure of a Rock ensemble. Imagine, music as approachable and sophisticated as Jarrett or EST or the Bad Plus. Add that to the energy of the Messengers or Cannonball Adderley. That’s the Dave Stapleton Quintet.
Who says great Jazz can’t be accessible? The House Always Wins is great Jazz!
Jazzwise article / Intereview (Sept issue)
Read Guardain review in full
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