Home by Joe Robson
"The Soul is a stranger trying to find a Home
somewhere that is not a where." - Rumi
In Home, Scottish Guitarist and composer, Joe Robson, explores the meaning of Home and the human search for meaning and belonging. The compositions draw on influences from Jazz, Scottish and Nordic folk, rock, and more, and feature improvisations which expand upon the emotional content of each piece. The journey through these musical environments aims to reflect our human journey through life and our experiences and encounters that form our sense of Home.
This is achieved with an all-star ensemble, with jazz legend Seamus Blake, European rising star Micheal Murray, and leading lights of the Scottish folk and jazz scenes, including Matt Carmichael (Edition Records, WDR big band), Doug Hough-Stewart (Donny McCaslin, Wycliffe Gordon), Harris Playfair and Charlie Stewart.
“If light is in your heart, you will find your way home.” – Rumi
Tracklist
| 1. | Emergence (feat. Seamus Blake) | 7:26 |
| 2. | Clear The Decks | 4:12 |
| 3. | Brotherhood | 6:29 |
| 4. | Venchen | 6:12 |
| 5. | Seven Sisters (feat. Seamus Blake) | 4:25 |
| 6. | Searching For Home | 7:43 |
| 7. | Heartspace | 2:31 |
| 8. | Becoming (feat. Micheal Murray) | 6:36 |
| 9. | Golden Bell | 4:38 |
| 10. | We Won't Leave | 6:00 |
Credits
Joe Robson - Guitar, compositions
Seamus Blake - Tenor Sax (tracks 1 and 5)
Matt Carmichael - Tenor Sax
Adam Jackson - Alto Sax
Micheal Murray - Alto Sax (track 8)
Charlie Stewart - Fiddle
Ali Watson - Double Bass
Dan Brown - Piano (Tracks 3,5,7,8,10)
Harris Playfair - Piano (Tracks 1,2,4,6,9)
Doug Hough-Stewart - Drums (Tracks 3,5,7,8,10)
Stu Brown - Drums (Tracks 1,2,4,6,9)
Recorded at Castlesound studio, Pencaitland, Scotland in June and July 2023 by Stuart Hamilton
Mixed and Mastered by Stuart Hamilton at Castlesound Studios
Photography by Jordan Young (www.jordanyoungphotography.co.uk)
Illustrations by Josephine Jay
(www.instagram.com/josephine.jayart/)
Album cover design by Joe Robson and Dan Brown
License
All rights reserved.
Joe Robson is a guitarist and composer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
His debut album, Home, explores the sense of Home and the human search for meaning and belonging.
This is achieved with an all-star ensemble, with jazz legend Seamus Blake, along with Matt Carmichael, Stu Brown, Adam Jackson Doug Hough-Stewart, Harris Playfair, Dan Brown and Charlie Stewart.