The Northern Sea John Williamson

• 1 Contrafact 1 04:31
• 2 Gozo 02:01
• 3 Intro to The Northern Sea 01:39
• 4 The Northern Sea 04:18
• 5 Nothing Grows In Concrete 02:02
• 6 Contrafact 2 03:15
• 7 Get Out While It's Light 05:10
• 8 Contrafact 3 03:42
• 9 Other People's Dreams 04:35
• 10 2700 Q Street Northwest 06:23
• 11 Gozo (Duo) 01:38
• Total Runtime 39:14

Info for The Northern Sea

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of John Williamson's album, "The Northern Sea," released by Ubuntu Music. This captivating collection of tracks takes listeners on a musical journey through the serene and mystical landscapes of the northern seas.

With haunting melodies and evocative instrumentation, each song on this album paints a vivid picture of the vast expanse of the ocean, the icy beauty of glaciers, and the rugged coastlines that define the northern sea regions. Williamson's masterful compositions transport you to these remote and breathtaking locations, allowing you to immerse yourself in their natural splendor.

The seamless blend of traditional folk elements with modern production techniques creates a unique sonic experience that is both timeless and contemporary. From gentle ballads that evoke a sense of tranquility to dynamic pieces that capture the power and majesty of the sea, "The Northern Sea" offers a diverse range of musical textures for every mood and moment.

Whether you are a fan of folk music, ambient soundscapes, or simply appreciate finely crafted instrumental music, John Williamson's "The Northern Sea" is sure to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for more. Let this album take you on an unforgettable voyage across the enchanting waters of the northern seas.

The album illuminated by convincing tunes and a strong sense of flow throughout was recorded mainly in Willesden studio Fish Factory in north west London last summer engineered by Ben Lamdin who also did the sonics on Nick Costley-White's Nice Work issued last year and - audiophiles, need to know - the recording has a Sonny Johns mix. Johns is known for his work with Polar Bear.

John Williamson, double bass
Alex Hitchcock, tenor saxophone
Jonny Mansfield, vibraphone
Jay Davis, drums
Immy Churchill, vocals
Alex Wilson, piano

John Williamson
Hailing from Saltburn-by-the-sea in northeast England, John Williamson has worked and lived in Leeds, Washington DC, and now London. Known for his musical ear, creativity and strong sight-reading, he is at home in small and large ensembles, ranging from straight-ahead jazz to contemporary originals projects.

Since arriving in the capital he has played alongside musicians including Jason Brown, Helena Kay, Nigel Price, Emma Rawicz, Sam Leak, Alex Garnett, Dominic Ingham, Jonny Mansfield, Jo Harrop, Paul Edis, Vasilis Xenopoulos, Nick Costley-White, Gene Calderazzo, Hannes Riepler, Matt Anderson, Rachael Cohen, Sam Braysher, and many more.

In 2020, John won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, where his tutors included Kit Downes, Nikki Iles, Jim Hart and Orlando Le Fleming, and he received the 2023 Scott Philbrick Prize for highest postgraduate jazz recital mark.

In Washington DC John was house bassist for the prestigious Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra. He recorded twice for Brad Linde’s avant-garde/Americana project Team Players with Billy Wolfe, Aaron Quinn and Deric Dickens, and played regularly alongside David McDonald (Airmen of Note, Kevin McDonald (US Navy Commodores), Marty Nau, Anthony Pirog, and many others. In Leeds, he was bassist and MD for the Leeds University Union Big Band, including performances at the North Sea Jazz Festival and on ITV, and performed with musicians such as Steve Hanley, Martin Longhawn and Ben Lowman.

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