Following on from the British Jazz Award-winning Joyriding – which received the Best CD award in 2012 – this new CD from the Derek Nash Acoustic Quartet is set to be another hit!
You’ve Got to Dig It to Dig It, You Dig? Is rather a long and unconventional title for a CD but it came from a fantastic list of advice courtesy of legendary jazz pianist, Thelonius Monk. Saxophonist, Steve Lacy, transcribed the list in 1960. In the middle of many wonderful lines of unexpected and idiosyncratic phrases, one stood out – You’ve Got to Dig It to Dig It, You Dig? This inspired a melody to fit the phrase and led Derek to compose the title track. These and other wise words guided the feel of the whole album. Hope you dig it too!
The album features six new and diverse compositions by Nash (from the plaintive Winter Solstice to the Mulligan/Baker styling of I’m Getting Temperamental Over You to the foot-tapping, boogaloo of the title track) two from bassist Geoff Gascoyne, an inspired arrangement of Secret Love by pianist David Newton and a beautiful reworking, by Nash, of Russell Ferrante’s Homecoming.
Live gigs
Watermill Jazz, Dorking – Thursday 3rd September – 8.30pm
Jazz on the Pier, Southend-on-Sea – Sunday 6th September – 12.30pm
OFFICIAL CD LAUNCH – Pizza Express, Soho – Sunday 6th September – 7.30pm
Bexley Jazz Club – Monday 7th September – 8.30pm
The Woodman, Ide Hill – Wednesday 9th September – 8.30pm
Derek Nash Acoustic Quartet
Derek Nash – saxophone - Derek is a featured soloist with the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and has been a full-time member since 2004. He is leader of the British Jazz award-winning Sax Appeal and also co-leader of funk/fusion band Protect the Beat. 2013 and 2014 saw Derek touring with Cream legend, Jack Bruce, and USA smooth jazz star, Brian Culbertson. Derek is a master of all saxes from soprano to baritone and is renowned for his energetic, vibrant, passionate and charismatic performances.
David Newton – piano - David was voted best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz Awards for the thirteenth time in 2014. He has been the pianist of choice for Carol Kidd, Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and spent nearly 10 years with Stacey Kent. He's recorded with Buddy De Franco, Alan Barnes and Martin Taylor as well as a solo artist recording for the Linn, Candid and Concorde labels. The epitome of melodic, swinging piano.
Geoff Gascoyne – bass - For 4 years, Geoff was Musical Director for Jamie Cullum appearing on 3 albums and performing at prestigious venues from The Albert Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. Geoff’s diverse career has seen him perform with the great opera singer Willard White to appearing in Anthony Mingella’s “The Talented Mr Ripley” starring Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow. He has performed with, among many others, Guy Barker, Georgie Fame and, within his many performances at Ronnie Scotts, has performed with The Charles Mingus Big Band and Michel Legrand. With 6 solo albums in own right, Geoff is one of the most respected and in-demand bassists in the UK.
Sebastiaan de Krom – drums - Now a full time member of Ray Gelato and the Giants of Jive, Sebastiaan played for many years with Jamie Cullum appearing on the multi-gold selling albums, Pointless Nostalgic and Twentysomething and touring the world for several years, performing everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl to the Royal Albert Hall. He has worked with Guy Barker, Gene Harris, Kurt Elling and is the maestro of effortless swing.