The following is written by Greg Phillips - Editor of Australian Musician magazine, May 2006:
FINALLY ... WAYNE JONES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM 'FORGOTTEN MELODY'
World class! It's a term often used, often loosely, sometimes even carelessly ... and what [+]The following is written by Greg Phillips - Editor of Australian Musician magazine, May 2006:
FINALLY ... WAYNE JONES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM 'FORGOTTEN MELODY'
World class! It's a term often used, often loosely, sometimes even carelessly ... and what does it mean anyway? When used in context of a recording artist's press release, the author's goal is generally to create some hype, give the impression that the subject is just as talented as those whom roam the stage internationally. A more humble definition could be that when played, the recording could easily present equal parts enjoyment to anyone, anywhere in the world, irrespective of language, colour, religion or creed. Whatever the definition, it can be said without fear of contradiction, that Australian bassist extraordinaire Wayne Jones' debut solo album Forgotten Melody' is ALL class.
A bass player's solo album I hear you say? The bass player is the guy responsible for keeping the beat, the one playing the guitar with the four thick strings ... right? Well to an extent yes. But assumptions are such dangerous beasts, closing the mind to a myriad of possibilities. What happens however, when the bass player comes up front, takes the lead on a six string bass, plays the melodies and writes most of the songs? What happens when that bass player is Wayne Jones?
Wayne has been an active fixture on the Australian session circuit for the last three decades with backing credits attached to artists as diverse as Geoff Achison, Ian Moss, Dave Hole and Kate Ceberano, as well as an array of film, television and bass clinician work under his belt. Finally, after first entertaining the thought of releasing a solo album around seven years ago, and with the assistance of newborn record company Pacific Records, Wayne delivers 'Forgotten Melody' a jazz tinged, funk and groove based feast, utilising some of Australia's finest session players. Joining Wayne in his symposium of sonic sophistication are guitarist Ron Peers (Stylus, Renee Geyer), drummer Gerry Pantazis (Tommy Emmanuel, Bachelor Girl) and WA's James Sandon on sax (GMA). Keyboards and co-production kudos goes to Ash Crick, who at one time was the fastest person on earth.True! Apart from playing with Tommy Emmanuel, Dale Ryder and Funk Fiction, Ash is a for
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