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RIV 006CD
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$16.00
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RELEASE DATE: 8/21/2026
This album presents four jazz composers (the classics of jazz) and four 20th Century classical composers (whose music contains a strong element of jazz) in a new and contemporary dialogue. From Thelonius Monk to Igor Stravinsky, pianists Julian Joseph and Marcelo Bratke initiate a series of imaginative exchanges be-tween the pre-established structures of classical music and the improvisation of jazz. The "imaginary line" is the line that divides these two apparently antagonistic worlds, but which in this case becomes a line of communication, bringing the worlds of jazz and classical closer together and allowing the listener to see the music as a unit. Marcelo has very bravely taken on the challenge of jazz with its many unique requirements and has put his trust in me to direct his vast training and considerable musical talent to create the feeling of Jazz. Julian performs for the Classical side of this project which was born out of a mutual admiration between the two musicians and early discussions about doing a Gershwin recording. The principles of Imaginary Line finding parallels between composers from each idiom and unifying them in a statement about 20th Century music and its commonality by revealing the expansive quality of the two musicians' musical choices and how that limitless influence spreads beyond neat categorization. Compositions by George Gershwin, Darius Milhaud, Frances Poulenc, Igor Stavinsky, Thelonius Monk, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Duke Ellington.
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RIV 001CD
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This is Julian Joseph's first studio album with his beloved trio of Mark Hodgson and Mark Mondesir on bass and drums since 1996. Over the last 30 years much of Julian's focus has been on performing new music on the live stage, but now he brings his hallmark sparkle, originality, and the wonderful pulsating swing he is so famous for to this set of original compositions and prized standards from the jazz canon. His Caribbean inter-pretation of the Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol staple, "Caravan," and his extended, emotive reading of Wayne Shorter's "Footprints" express both his love for jazz and his desire to always push himself, his band, and the expectations of the listener. The trio is also joined by the great Irish singer Ken Papenfus, who treats listeners to his irresistible vocals on "Meditation Point." On "Voyage of the Faithful" Julian Joseph shines a light on his own uniqueness and onto his new audiences and the many that have missed him. Julian has made ground-breaking advances for jazz in the UK. He was the first Black British jazz musician to host a series at London's Wigmore Hall, and the first to headline a late-night concert at the BBC Proms with his All Star Big Band. His work has been recognized by many major cultural organizations, including the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, which awarded him a Gold Badge in 2010. In 2019 he was awarded an OBE for his contribution to music. Credits include appearances on albums by Courtney Pine, Branford Marsalis, Adam F and Working Week.
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