The South Downs Suite, by The Full Circle Quartet

The South Downs Suite

by The Full Circle Quartet

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fairmanpeter6 Bought it almost blind because i love Jo's sound and inventiveness in her playing. However, I now have listened to this whole album. Wow ! what an album. Pianist, Bassist and Drummer are all top draw. A very classy album indeed. Thoroughly recommended for any jazz enthusiast. Go and buy it . You will not be disappointed . On this basi , I would gladly book the band for my Jazz club.

Groover38 This is a superb piece, it flows in a wonderful way. Great playing and recording. Just sit back and enjoy.

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Recorded at The Playroom, Arundel in the South Downs of England.
Comes in a lovely 4-page gatefold card case, using original artwork by Polly Dutton.
(www.pollydutton.co.uk)

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‘The South Downs Suite’ book is a 64-page collaboration with local Sussex artist, Polly Dutton and Sussex poet, Mandy Pannett. Together they have created a beautiful book of poetry and art reflecting on life and the history of the South Downs of England.

Following a very successful gallery launch of the book and the paintings at Kevis House Gallery, Petworth during the Petworth Festival 2023 the book is now available to all.

Purchase of this item includes download of the Full Circle Quartet 13-track album 'The South Downs Suite'.

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ART ø POETRY ø MUSIC

‘The South Downs Suite’ book is a 64-page collaboration with local Sussex artist, Polly Dutton and Sussex poet, Mandy Pannett. Together they have created a beautiful book of poetry and art reflecting on life and the history of the South Downs of England.

Following a very successful gallery launch of the book and the paintings at Kevis House Gallery, Petworth during the Petworth Festival 2023 the book is now available to all.

Purchase of this item includes download of the Full Circle Quartet 13-track album, 'The South Downs Suite' AND Compact Disc.

Includes unlimited streaming of The South Downs Suite via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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1.	Oasis 04:23	info	buy track
2.	Pathways 05:59	info	buy track
3.	The Dance of the Dragonfly 06:44	info	buy track
4.	River Runs 05:36	info	buy track
5.	Amberley 06:04	info	buy track
6.	Cathedral 03:44	info	buy track
7.	Chalk and Flint 07:31	info	buy track
8.	Selborne 04:28	info	buy track
9.	One January Morning 06:47	info	buy track
10.	For Now / Jack and Jill 06:50	info	buy track
11.	La Belle Dame de Belle Tout 08:20	info	buy track
12.	Seven Sisters 05:06	info	buy track
13.	A Walk In The Woods 05:20	info	buy track

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Music written, arranged and performed by The Full Circle Quartet inspired by living and working in and around the South Downs of England.

The Full Circle Quartet are:

Josephine Davies - Soprano and Tenor Saxophones
Joss Peach - Piano, Percussion and Voice
Terry Pack - Double Bass and Voice
Angus Bishop - Drums and Percussion

Music written, arranged and performed by The Full Circle Quartet inspired by living and working in and around the South Downs of England.

The Full Circle Quartet are:

Josephine Davies - Soprano and Tenor Saxophones
Joss Peach - Piano, Percussion and Voice
Terry Pack - Double Bass and Voice
Angus Bishop - Drums and Percussion

Jazzwise Album Review
The Full Circle Quartet: The South Downs Suite
Rating: ★★★★
Author: Andy Robson

"There is a happy tradition of pastoral celebration not just in British classical music, but in jazz as well. The Full Circle Quartet takes the concept several steps beyond, however.
Poetry and books of paintings are hard behind this release plus a follow up of ensemble pieces. And all based on a vivid vision of the sights, sounds and nature of the South Downs. There are generic songs, such as the subtle awakening of ‘Oasis’ or the fittingly flighty ‘Dance of the Dragonfly’ by Davies. But there’s site specific songs too, like the moodily beautiful ‘Seven Sisters’ inspired by the chalk cliffs of the East Sussex coast.
But the suite’s not all bucolic romanticism. Indeed, much of the music was born from the band’s experiences of lockdown, a mix of isolation, awe and awareness of nature’s indifference to humanity. All the members compose, and the band plays with great service to the music. But it’s hard not to single out Davies, nightingale blithe on soprano and variously dark toned, even vicious on tenor. We’re lucky to be witnessing a generation of saxophonists like Davies, Trish Clowes, Tori Freestone and newer stars like Emma Rawicz and Asha Parkinson bringing a fresher sensibility to Adolphe’s invention."

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released May 4, 2023

Recorded at The Playroom, Arundel on 1st and 2nd November 2022
www.playroomarundel.co.uk

Engineered, mixed and mastered by Mike Saunders

Produced by Mike Saunders and Terry Pack

Music written, arranged and performed by The Full Circle Quartet inspired by living and working in and around the South Downs of England.

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The Full Circle Quartet is based in the South of England.

Josephine Davies
Soprano & Tenor Saxes

Joss Peach
Piano

Terry Pack
Double Bass

Angus Bishop
Drums ... more

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