Acquiesce by Cameron Jones
Last year in September, I had the pleasure of collaborating with my dear friends Mircha Mangiacotti, Rodrigo Santiago, and Roberto Fontana from Brisbane band, The Gypsy Cats. They were on tour in Sydney, and I saw this as a golden opportunity to document their visit by recording some tracks at "Bloody Dog," a studio owned by Marcus Holden accompanied by the incredible Oscar Peterson on bass.
In essence, this ep is a selection of spontaneous arrangements conceived after a performance the previous night, where we played together as an ensemble for the first time at the Butchers Brew Bar in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. We recorded everything live and used the first or second take of each tune. This collection of recordings is a testament to the boundless creativity and exceptional musical prowess of both The Gypsy Cats and Oscar Peterson. It reaffirms my belief that these musicians rank among the finest gypsy swing players in Australia and deserve wider recognition.
Tracklist
| 1. | For Babs | 3:24 |
| 2. | I Love You | 2:46 |
| 3. | The Sheik Of Araby | 3:16 |
| 4. | This Kind of Friend | 3:18 |
Credits
Cameron Jones - lead guitar
Rodrigo Santiago - lead guitar
Mircha Mangiacotti - rhythm guitar
Roberto Fontana - trumpet
Oscar Peterson - bass
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Marcus Holden at Bloody Dog Studio, September 2022
Cover photo and design Cameron Jones
For Ewan MacKenzie and Jon Delaney
License
All rights reserved.
Journey into the art of gypsy jazz through storytelling performances, percussive rhythms showcased with a finely balanced combination of bright guitar melodies with fullness of tone.
Like the original masters he learned from. Jones, risks following the music in the moment and shares down-to-earth manouche jazz loaded with a depth of understanding.