Watch: Sean Gibbs shares 'Gibb It Some More' from new album Confluence
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The rising Scottish trumpeter is back with a new big-band album that’s packed with originals and an all-star line-up
Confluence, the new album from London-based Scottish trumpeter Sean Gibbs, is released on 25 November on Ubuntu Music and is set to be his biggest project to date. The title refers to different aspects of his musical and personal life that came together at the right time to make the album possible, as well as the joyous gathering of seventeen exceptional musicians.
The talented big band is comprised of many leading UK players including Tom Walsh, James Davison and Freddie Gavita (trumpets); James Copus (trumpet/flugelhorn); Tom Dunnett, Kieran McLeod and Richard Foote (trombones); Richard Henry (bass trombone); George Millard (alto/soprano saxophone); James Gardiner-Bateman (alto saxophone); Helena Kay and Riley Stone-Lonergan (tenor saxophones); Chris Maddock (baritone saxophone); Rob Brockway (piano); Calum Gourlay (bass) and Jay Davis (drums).
Commenting on the music, Gibbs said: “I wrote with the specific players in mind, and it was incredibly rewarding to hear what they brought to my compositions. I wanted to stay true to the fundamentals that resonate with me - lyrical melodies, hearty grooves and a deep connection to the blues. Having a world class 17-piece band to work with brought these concepts to new heights and opened up so many more possibilities.”
See the video below and for more info visit www.weareubuntumusic.com/sean-gibbs
