Shear Brass - Extraordinary Journey (2025) [Official Digital Download]
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 43:33 minutes | 514 MB
Jazz | Studio Master, Official Digital Download
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 43:33 minutes | 514 MB
Jazz | Studio Master, Official Digital Download
Shear Brass returns with Extraordinary Journey, a vibrant new album celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Sir George Shearing. The recording offers a whistle-stop tour through Shearing's remarkable musical evolution, from his early days in dance band music, through the bebop and cool jazz eras, to the Latin rhythms of the 1950s and the popular vocal collaborations that followed. Punchy new brass arrangements by trumpeter Jason McDermid bring a fresh, contemporary edge while honouring the distinctive charm and elegance of Shearing's sound.
The ensemble features an all-star line-up of UK jazz talent: James Pearson (piano), Alec Dankworth (double bass), Pete Long (saxophones/clarinet), Alistair White and Martin Gladdish (trombones). Anthony Kerr (vibraphone), McDermid (trumpet & arranger) and Sarah Moule (vocals). Drummer Carl Gorham not only leads the ensemble but maintains the family connection, with his daughter Romy Sipek - Shearing's great-great niece - making a featured vocal appearance.
The 12-track album includes two new original compositions by Pearson - 'Shear Delight' and 'By George!' - crafted in Shearing's signature style. Other highlights include a breezy take on 'September in the Rain', the sultry 'Do I Love You?', and 'Mambo No. 2', a nod to Shearing's Latin phase. Fresh lyrics breathe new life into classic instrumentals 'Black Satin' and 'Just A Mood'.
More than just a retrospective, Extraordinary Journey is a celebration of a singular musical life that defied categorisation and helped pave the way for British jazz on the international stage. Part loving tribute, part bold reinvention, Extraordinary Journey reimagines Shearing's music for a new era.
"An absolute treat for all music lovers everywhere." - Jools Holland
TRACKLIST
1 Bop, Look and Listen
2 I'll See You In My Dreams
3 Caravan
4 I'll Be Around
5 By George!
6 Black Satin
7 Do I Love You?
8 September In The Rain
9 The Way You Look Tonight
10 Shear Delight
11 Just A Mood
12 Mambo No.2
foobar2000 1.6.2 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-09-25 15:13:46
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Analyzed: Shear Brass / Extraordinary Journey
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR8 -0.10 dB -10.74 dB 2:56 01-Bop, Look and Listen
DR7 -0.10 dB -9.13 dB 4:23 02-I'll See You In My Dreams
DR8 -0.10 dB -10.18 dB 4:49 03-Caravan
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.91 dB 4:36 04-I'll Be Around
DR11 -0.10 dB -14.42 dB 3:13 05-Shear Delight
DR6 -0.10 dB -8.37 dB 4:06 06-Black Satin
DR6 -0.10 dB -8.34 dB 3:00 07-Do I Love You?
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.80 dB 3:41 08-September In The Rain
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.59 dB 3:50 09-The Way You Look Tonight
DR12 -0.10 dB -15.71 dB 1:05 10-By George!
DR8 -0.10 dB -11.25 dB 5:13 11-Just A Mood
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.66 dB 2:45 12-Mambo No.2
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR8
Samplerate: 48000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1727 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2025-09-25 15:13:46
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Analyzed: Shear Brass / Extraordinary Journey
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR8 -0.10 dB -10.74 dB 2:56 01-Bop, Look and Listen
DR7 -0.10 dB -9.13 dB 4:23 02-I'll See You In My Dreams
DR8 -0.10 dB -10.18 dB 4:49 03-Caravan
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.91 dB 4:36 04-I'll Be Around
DR11 -0.10 dB -14.42 dB 3:13 05-Shear Delight
DR6 -0.10 dB -8.37 dB 4:06 06-Black Satin
DR6 -0.10 dB -8.34 dB 3:00 07-Do I Love You?
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.80 dB 3:41 08-September In The Rain
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.59 dB 3:50 09-The Way You Look Tonight
DR12 -0.10 dB -15.71 dB 1:05 10-By George!
DR8 -0.10 dB -11.25 dB 5:13 11-Just A Mood
DR8 -0.10 dB -9.66 dB 2:45 12-Mambo No.2
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR8
Samplerate: 48000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1727 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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