Tom Arthurs
Centripede
BDV 2341

Issues; Buddha Beads; Pollock; Sick Mind; Bitbob; Perception Extended; Stroll
(all compositions lovingly composed by Tom Arthurs)

Tom Arthurs - trumpet, flugelhorn; Ingrid Laubrock - saxes; Jez Franks - guitar; Max de Wardener - acoustic bass; Tim Giles- drums.

Recorded 2003

'[one] of the scene's most happening improvisers' [Jazzwise magazine]

'an astonishingly assured debut album of original compositions. This is contemporary music of the highest level - original, forward looking, lyrical and intelligent. The influences are clear and diverse - everything from Steve Coleman, Django Bates and Kenny Wheeler to Bulgarian, African and Western Classical music. Tom Arthurs is set to become a world class voice in contemporary music.' [Ian Latham, BBC Online Jazz]

'I learnt something that night!' (Following performance of Tom's music at Banff Centre) 'It is so nice to hear a group of young musicians creating some new music. And Tom Arthurs' band, Centripede is just that - Bravo!' [Joe Lovano, international saxophonist]

'Tom Arthurs has put together a wonderful group of musicians and together they are making some highly original and yet accessible music for our time. The accomplished sound of each of these 'legs' is the reason why Centripede as a whole feels so good!' [Judi Silvano, US Vocalist/Composer]

For more info about Tom's many projects see www.tomarthurs.co.uk

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