Navigation by Straight No Chaser
In August 2012 I was diagnosed with a brain tumour, a Glioblastoma Multiforme which is, unfortunately, malignant.
The idea for this album developed when time became very precious as a result of this illness. The desire to have a permanent record of these pieces became important to me. These are all compositions that I have written
for the band over the last 2 years. Some of them were played once or twice in public, many of them were rehearsed and never performed.
I could not have done any of this without the skill and support of the talented and generous musicians that have contributed to this recording. Below is a brief description of each piece.
I hope you enjoy the music.
With lots of love
Simon D’souza
souzamusic@mac.com
Tracklist
| 1. | Cabs and Kings | 4:23 |
| 2. | Solid Ground | 4:36 |
| 3. | Giving Peace | 8:05 |
| 4. | In Remission Riff | 5:33 |
| 5. | Under The Influence | 5:55 |
| 6. | Navigation | 8:42 |
| 7. | Freedom Blues | 4:16 |
| 8. | Worth Holding | 6:11 |
| 9. | Love Is Moving Our Hearts | 3:54 |
Credits
Saxophones Alto Sax and soprano sax: Jim Cheek, Alto sax, clarinet and flute: Ali Helsby, Tenor sax: Alex Bondonno/Simon D’souza
Tenor sax and Flute: Russ Holdsworth, Baritone Saxophone: Kate Fish/ Chris Peryagh
Trumpets: Nick Trish, Jon Brown, Martijn Van Galen, Peter Bryan Trombones: Tim Wade,Paul Nieman, Dave Macari, Nick Brion
Rhythm Section: Piano: Dave Beebee, Guitar: Sam Arts, Bass: Marianne Windham, Drums: Noel Joyce
License
All rights reserved.
Souzamusic is the band name of Simon D'souza, a composer, saxophonist, educator and music technologist based in the South East of England. He specialises in jazz influenced music and has written music for film, TV, theatre and dance as wel as for his own bands.