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AbstractLogix :: Guitar :: Carl Orr- Deep Down

Carl Orr- Deep Down

Carl Orr (Electric & Classical Guitar), Pete Whittaker (Organ), Nic France (Drums), Christian Brewer (Alto Sax / Tracks 1 & 4), Butch Thomas (Tenor & Soprano Sax / Tracks 3 & 4), Julian Bury (Bass / Tracks 2 & 5), Steve Rose (Piano / Track 8), and Ernie McKone (Programming / Track 10).

"My new cd Deep Down will be released in early June and while my previous cds have involved a blend of jazz, funk and rock, the new disc explores aspects of music and guitar playing that I haven't covered in earlier recordings; organ-based jazz, bossa nova and solo pieces.

Like most guitarists, I love the sound of guitar and organ together. Although I enjoy traditional bluesy, earthy organ jazz, it's not my natural habitat so I just followed my instincts and put my own stamp on this classic format, writing several compositions that were based around the warm, orchestral sound of the organ; a simple 5/4 tune, a slow, atmospheric exploration, a fast 'jungle' workout and a couple of bossa novas. I tried to find a balance between making the compositions interesting and keeping them simple enough for the musicians to feel comfortable with after minimal rehearsal.

Equipment-wise I stuck to a very simple guitar and amp setup, concentrating on playing with energy, directness and spontaneity, and producing a decent tone.

The main body of the cd is five tracks featuring Pete Whittaker on organ and Nic France on drums. They are both outstanding musicians and big-hearted, generous guys as you can hear from their great playing throughout. We are joined at various points by saxophonists Christian Brewer and Butch Thomas and bassist Julian Bury, who all turned in great performances.

The disc also features five acoustic guitar-based compositions; two are bossa novas featuring overdubbed guitars (plus some great piano playing from Steve Rose) and three are short, totally composed solo pieces, showcasing an aspect of my music that has never before been recorded. Also included is my only recording to date of an electronic, programmed composition.

Deep Down is a big departure from my previous albums and, notwithstanding dramatic variations in musical style I feel it hangs together as a whole, making for, I hope, an interesting musical journey."
- Carl Orr
www.carlorr.com

A classy guitarist, Carl Orr has more than enough timing, tone and chops to have got the call from fusion god Billy Cobham. But Deep Down also proves he knows a thing or two about good songwriting. A rootsy set, the recording is a stylistic turnabout: mostly guitar/Hammond trio (the excellent Pete Whittaker on organ and Nic France on drums) concocting fiery, back-to-basics grooves and bossa novas with progressive twists and guest spots for the likes of Christian Brewer and excellent tenor saxophonist Butch Thomas. Orr’s playing suits perfectly this earthy, stripped-down style. Besides considerable fretboard flair, his tunes and solos are consistently lyrical: ’Peace By Peaceful means’, ‘People Power’ (a standout) and the title track are all cases in point. Elsewhere, the guitarist launches headfirst into terrific hurtling improvisation on ‘11th Hour’, while ‘Stand Alone’ is a breezy Blue Note 5/4 with Brewer’s alto whipping up a storm. Orr also indulges his acoustic playing smartly, notably ‘Give the people something’ channelling the Joao Gilberto songbook with pianist Steve Rose dancing about the melody. Engaging stuff.

-Tom Barlow
Jazzwise August 2006

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SKU	SKU21429
Track 1	Stand Alone (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 2	Peace By Peaceful Means (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 3	11th Hour (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 4	People Power (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 5	Deep Down (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
Track 6	Precious Baby Boy
Track 7	Nam Shin
Track 8	Give The People Something
Track 9	People Power Reprise
Track 10	11th Hour (Programmed) Isolation Nothing Can Hurt Her Now
Price:	$16.99 (€ 10.65)

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Author: tom barlow
A classy guitarist, Carl Orr has more than enough timing, tone and chops to have got the call from fusion god Billy Cobham. But Deep Down also proves he knows a thing or two about good songwriting. A rootsy set, the recording is a stylistic turnabout: mos

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