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The Freedom of Movement

by Jim Rattigan

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Timbuckthree 04:29
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2.
See You Suddenly 07:02
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Oh Yeah, Great, Thanks 04:08
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Eclipse 05:01
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Sweet Tamarind 05:30
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Ballad Blue 05:25
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7.
Why Ask? 05:46
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Crout'n Confusion 07:42
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The Freedom of Movement 05:38
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Jim Rattigan shares with Gunther Schuller and Julius Watkins the unusual qualification of approaching jazz through the medium of the french horn, though he has also served with distinction in the orchestras, including both the London Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic versions, and toured and recorded in a variety of large-ensemble settings with a galaxy of contemporary jazz stars from Michael Brecker to Kenny Wheeler.

The respect he commands on the scene can be measured in part by the quality of the talent he can call upon for his Pavilion project, the line-up of which reads like a who’s who of talent for his generation: and the breadth of his experience in large ensemble playing is evident in the scope and imagination of his writing. His own horn lends a distinct flavour to the ensemble parts where it’s unusual texture is clearly audible, and it’s also effective when featured in expressive solo on the mellow ballads “Oh, Yeah, Great Thanks” and ‘Eclipse” with a wry delivery full of vocalisations, but in general he gives the bulk of solo space over to his collaborators, and they amply repay his generosity by rising to the occasion every time, from Mick Fosters’ nimble baritone solo on the opening barnstormer “TimBuckThree” and thoughout.

The writing draws on a range of contemporary influences from the mainstream on outwards, operating in a similar area to Gareth Lockrane’s similarly energetic and virtuosic big band; “Sweet Tamarind” could be a mid-70s pop-jazz chart from Johnny Dankworth, and “Crout’n Confusion” is alive with jagged polyrhythms. Dave Whitford and Martin France keep things swinging throughout; the superb quality of the playing never overburdens the playful good humour evident in the titles, though the title track itself provides a more sombre reflections on current political circumstances. Outstanding - Jazz Views

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released November 1, 2019

Jim Rattigan - french horn
Martin Speake - alto saxophone
Andy Panayi - tenor saxophone
Mick Foster - baritone saxophone
Percy Pursglove - trumpet & flugel horn
Steve Fishwick - trumpet
Robbie Robson - trumpet
Mark Nightingale - tenor trombone
Sarah Williams - bass trombone
Hans Koller - piano
Dave Whitford - bass
Martin France - drums

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"Jim Rattigan plays the French horn and before turning to jazz played in leading symphony orchestras. Rattigan is also a composer with a canny approach when it comes to combining the sounds of various instruments. The distinctive voice of the horn soon becomes familiar as it weaves among the saxophones and trumpets and takes its turn among the soloists."
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