Sounds Sweet Aires

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Sound & Sweet Airs brings together internationally renowned artists, Ian Carr and John Taylor. Ian Carr is not only a great musician, but a considerable literary figure. He is widely known for his masterful biographies of Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett. In 1969, he formed the group Nucleus which won first prize at the Montreux International Jazz Festival and is also remembered for pioneering jazzrockfusion. In August 1982, Carr received the Calabria award for his outstanding contribution in the field of jazz. He has also worked on a filmed biography of Miles Davis, a BBC/American TV coproduction, but still finds time to teach music to the children of London’s inner city. John Taylor, a world class jazz pianist, has toured extensively and appeared in many festivals. He is selftaught on the piano and has worked with many bands including his own trio, Azymuth. His music has influenced many prospective artists in developing his noteworthy lyrical style. Taylor brought this style and sensitivity to the cathedral organ in this recording, for an unforgettable performance. Another great influence in this recording is producer, Jon Hiseman, who has studied the violin and the piano and is selftaught on drums, where he is known for his tremendous power and stamina. His energy also extends to the business side of music. He founded the New Jazz Orchestra and owns his own record company, which includes a twentyfour track recording studio as well as a music publishing company.