Into The Light feat. Rick Wakeman
Into the light is the next instalment in the "Red Gables" sessions which finds Justin collaborating with British progressive rock legend, Rick Wakeman. Yet another original single, Justin's latest work continues his journey not only as a composer but as a producer too as the lush landscapes of his music become ever more refined.
The theme of this instrumental music gives a hopeful music that after such a dark time in the world's history we will all soon be walking back into the light.
Into The light is a digital release only available to stream and download from all major online retailers.
Alto Saxophone _ Justin Swadling
Synthesiser - Rick Wakeman
Electric Guitar _ Mike Outram
Organ _ Mike Gorman
Drums _ Liam Waugh
Written and Produced by Justin Swadling
THE DREAMER
“The Dreamer” continues Justin’s ambitious recording catalogue blending lush writing with the latest production techniques. Continuing his association with the Piatti String Quartet and introducing some of the jazz scene’s most renowned artists see’s Swadling produce a world class audio product.
Swadling flawlessly links bold writing with sensitive improvisation to create balanced compositions which naturally flow from one wonderfully singable melody to the next. The musical interplay between guest vocalist Emma Smith and Swadling on the tracks “Isabelle” and “Nightfall” is breathtaking and hears Swadling’s playing elevate to a new high.
Alto Saxophone _ Justin Swadling
Electric Guitar _ Mike Outram
Piano/Synth Bass _ Mike Gorman
Drums _ Liam Waugh
Strings _ The Piatti Quartet
Guest Vocalist _ Emma Smith
Written and Produced by Justin Swadling
A PLACE TO BE
A Place to Be is the first collaboration between British saxophonist Justin Swadling and the multi award winning string ensemble, Piatti Quartet. Written by Swadling in 2015, this new composition sees the introduction of many pioneering techniques in performance and recording. The outstanding sonic qualities of this record allow the listener to be fully submerged into a cinematic type experience full of mystery and intrigue.
This new work sees the Piatti Quartet employ a host of extended techniques designed to mimic the percussive sounds of legendary drum grooves and soul influenced bass lines. Indeed the extraordinary blend of alto saxophone and string quartet has paved the way to discovering many unique flavours genuinely bridging the gap between classical music and more contemporary genres. “
Alto Saxophone _ Justin Swadling
Violin 1 | Nathaniel Anderson-Frank
Violin 2 | Michael Trainor
Viola - David Wigram
Cello | Jessie Ann Richardson
Written and Produced by Justin Swadling
