4.7 out of 5 stars 880. by Stamish Malcuss. GoGo Penguin – the instrumental trio from Manchester, England – have fielded plaudits and rave reviews for inspiration and originality at every turn since 2013, when they settled on their dream line-up of Chris Illingworth (piano), Rob Turner (drums) and Nick Blacka (bass). The Observer Jazz. Audio CD Now five albums and a Mercury Music Prize nomination in, GoGo Penguin have spent almost a decade refining and redefining a take on jazz, electronica and modern classical that’s always sounded more sophisticated than stuck-up. New Album 'GoGo Penguin' out NOW on Blue Note Records! Manchester-based trio GoGo Penguin have released their eponymous fourth studio album, another record that really emphasises their electronic and classical influences that edges them further away from the jazz scene and into their own hybrid-world they have magnificently curated over nearly a decade as a group. Members include brothers Jordan Smart (on saxophone) and Nick Smart (on piano) together w… read more. ... Mammal Hands is a British jazz band from Norwich. The maturity of the trio who have played together in other projects for years before forming GoGo Penguin makes this complex approach easy, whilst never ceasing to amaze with their own incredible individual technical ability at the same time. GoGo Penguin have been hailed as hailed as the “Radiohead of British Jazz”, but they draw equally on rock, jazz and minimalist influences, alongside the intricacy of Aphex Twin or Four Tet to create their punchy, experimental, but always beautiful music. GoGo Penguin have been hailedas the “Radiohead of British Jazz”, but they draw equally on rock, jazz and minimalist influences, alongside the intricacy of Aphex Twin or Four Tet to create their punchy, experimental, but always beautiful music. Follow and keep up to date with GoGo Penguin here: If you enjoyed this article, please consider making a donation to The Runnymede Trust and/or the Race Equality Foundation to help further equality within the UK. A NOTE: LOUD AND QUIET IS IN DANGER OF CLOSING. GoGo Penguin is an England based jazz trio that augments the jazz tradition with inspiration from electronic music, minimalism, and the reggae-inflected style known as jungle. Sign in to view read count. GoGo Penguin are part of a small, elite pantheon of British artists signed to the legendary Blue Note label, putting them in the same room as jazz royalty. Escucha y disfruta toda la música que quieras de GOGO PENGUIN en tu equipo, móvil ó sistema de audio. There are glimpses of electronica here and there too, melodies almost reminiscent of sequenced synthesisers like the melody beginning ‘Kora’, or the skittering high-end twinkles on ‘F Maj Pixie’. Probably the best tune on the record, but it still feels like an extra section is needed to accentuate the chaos. Review: Since joining Blue Note in 2016 on the back of a rising reputation as one of contemporary British jazz's most exciting outfits, GoGo Penguin have delivered a pair of genuinely must-have albums. Since the Mercury-nominated, "We had quite simple lives in the past [...] this time, there's a lot more facing the realities of becoming older, facing mortality, and watching people that you care about being very close to death. Featuring pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner, GoGo Penguin are an exhilarating live act, drawing on a heady brew of influences from Aphex Twin to Brian Eno, Debussy to Shostakovich and Massive Attack to EST. 'Totem' goes for it and is noticeably a lot more lively and loose from Turner on the drums. We interviewed the musicians for JazzEspresso. When Josh isn't writing for Presto Jazz or helping out in the shop, you'll likely find him out in the woods photographing trees, or at home woodshedding electric guitar licks. Comprising Chris Illingworth on keys, Nick Blacka on electric and upright bass, and Rob Turner on drums, the group work within a synthesis of contemporary jazz with influences from modern electronica and even New York minimalism. GoGo Penguin: GoGo Penguin. CATEGORIA: JAZZ ARTISTA: GOGO PENGUIN REPRODUCCIONES: VECES Playlist: GOGO PENGUIN Escuchar Musica Gratis de GOGO PENGUIN en JAZZ, Todas sus mejores canciones la encuentras en la mejor web OkMusica.OrG. ©2020 by Jazz Revelations LTD | Company Registration No: 12847675, GoGo Penguin - GoGo Penguin (Album Review), Manchester-based trio GoGo Penguin have released their. Their usual extra sparkle is missing on this record, maybe to allow focus on the concept of the record as a whole as they experimented more with their writing and wanted this to come across on the record. The tunes themselves don’t necessarily share the same harmonic zig-zagging typical of straight-ahead jazz compositions; many of the tunes are topped with a minimalist piano ostinato as the main motif, with the changes unfolding more subtly through Blacka’s basslines, and the group’s playing carrying the dynamics. GoGo Penguin. Find similar artists to GoGo Penguin and discover new music. The album isn't that bad at all and there is plenty to admire in most of the tracks, but there does not seem to be a noticeable progression in their sound which may be expected at this point in their career. Double-bassist Nick Blacka notes how he's gradually come to accept jazz is not a part of their music, with new album offering a 'liberating and freeing' moment of realisation that they are not a jazz band. IMPORTANT: Tax changes on deliveries to the EU from 1st January 2021. THANK YOU. Turner states: GoGo Penguin offers an amalgamated approach to writing, rolling three or four tunes into one to reflect their new 'sophisticated' music that represents their more complicated realities. Delivery country is Germany. By GENO THACKARA. Available Formats: CD, MP3, FLAC, Hi-Res FLAC, Josh Lee - Assistant Shop Manager & Jazz Editorial. Further augmenting the trio’s sound is their use of electronic textures; the aforementioned ‘1_#’ opens the record with some crackling field recordings accompanying ambient synthesiser drones. Double.. Drummer Rob Turner confesses he spends considerably more time on Ableton than he does on the drums, as they all try to find ways of making their electronic compositions they write to record and be performed acoustically with as little use of effects pedals and delays as possible. The other two singles grab your attention more, as 'Kora' is guided by the piano that jabs throughout, something worked on from a computerised drum beat changed into piano notes. All Rise. Jazz album: “GoGo Penguin” by GoGo Penguin, released in 2020 on Blue Note Records. British Jazz trio. Their 2014 album v2.0 (Gondwana Records) was named a Mercury Prize album of the year alongside albums from Damon Albarn, Young Fathers and Jungle. by Gregory Porter | 2020. PLEASE CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TO OUR MAGAZINE OR MAKING A SMALL DONATION HERE. This is where the album is lacking in many ways, as on A Humdrum Star, 'Strid', 'A Hundred Moons' and 'Reactor' really captivate and are undeniable bangers in their own right. Though contrasting in flavour to the rawer sound of groups on the current UK jazz scene, Sons of Kemet, or hip-hop inspired acts like Kamaal Williams, GoGo Penguin share their contemporaries’ crossover appeal; the Mercury Prize-winning trio have not struggled finding fans both inside and outside of jazz circles. GoGo Penguin have been internationally hailed as electrifying live performers, innovative soundtrack composers, and as a collective who channel electronic and club culture atmospheres alongside, minimalist jazz and rock influences to create music that pulses and flows from the dancefloor to meditative inner-worlds, transporting us into brand new realms. 'Totem' goes for it and is noticeably a lot more lively and loose from Turner on the drums. > Iug Mirti Published on Feb 18, 2014Download: http://ks.kud.li/gondcd009Subscribe: http://sb.kud.li/gondwanarecordsOfficial stream from Gondwana Records. Their music incorporates elements of electronica, trip-hop, jazz, rock and classical music. Two years have passed since the last, so this self-titled full-length is undoubtedly long overdue. Despite a busy schedule since 2018's A Humdrum Star that included numerous tours and an EP release of Ocean In A Drop (Music For Film) to accompany their second tour of the live score performance to the cult film 'Koyaanisqatsi', the group wrote for six months at the start of 2019 with time to experiment and produce a more 'sophisticated' album, a process often rushed on their previous releases. Biography. May 29, 2020. The typical rush of sound ensues midway through before the calm ending, whilst the piano in. B i o g r a p h y. As a group, this transforms into a ferocious intensity, whether in their high-energy repetitive sequences or contemplative moods that strike emotion with every note. GoGo Penguin present a live performance of their original score to Godfrey Reggio’s cult film Koyaanisqatsi performed live with the film.. They can play anywhere between subtle and tender songs to intricate, aggressive, and high-tension stompers, and they can do this just as well live as they do in the studio. Either way, GoGo Penguin is a record that exhibits the power the trio possess on their acoustic instruments, and GoGo Penguin are still one of the best bands around to be able to offer dramatic and compelling takes on their electronic and classical influences. Currency is Euros. Whilst the drums are a lot tighter in most of the tracks on this album, the appeal of GoGo's better tunes usually involve having wilder drum patterns, and in 'Totem' they create a chaotic commotion that adds strength to the twisting and busy piano and bass movements. For this week’s new release, I’ve been sinking my teeth into the latest record by Manchester’s hardest-working piano trio, GoGo Penguin. The album isn't that bad at all and there is plenty to admire in most of the tracks, but there does not seem to be a noticeable progression in their sound which may be expected at this point in their career. The longer you live, the more complicated your reality becomes, so we felt our music had to reflect that.”, The other two singles grab your attention more, as 'Kora' is guided by the piano that jabs throughout, something worked on from a computerised drum beat changed into piano notes. Jazz musician GoGo Penguin's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more. Comprising Chris Illingworth on keys, Nick Blacka on electric and upright bass, and Rob Turner on drums, the group work within a synthesis of contemporary jazz with influences from modern electronica and even New York minimalism. Their music is a mix of jazz with rock, minimalism, game soundtracks, and glitchy-electronica. That combination of musical styles combined with their unique chemistry yields a very modern, fluid sound. Whilst the drums are a lot tighter in most of the tracks on this album. The lead singles, in particular, do not seem to hold up well on their own compared to how they sound when played with the other album tracks. Their album v2.0 (Gondwana Records) was named a Mercury Prize Album of the Year in 2014. Noted for their hypnotic melodies, visceral bass-lines and tidal rhythm, Manchester-based leftfield piano trio GoGo Penguin are pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner. At the same time, Chris became a dad. With his mastery of non jazz rhythms, these often derived from electronic sources, Turner remains the group’s most distinctive instrumentalist but there’s something more organic and integrated about GoGo Penguin this time round with Blacka sounding like the bassist they’ve been waiting for all along.
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