Last updated July 2008

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Want to find out who I'm playing with? See BANDS page for current projects.
Want to come to hear me play? See my diary on BANDS page for selected gigs.
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What's New in 2008

This year has seen a musical frenzy in the recording department! Read on...
 

 

People are asking.....who or what is Father Rodrigues?

Find out more by visiting the BANDS-Fusion page, or for comprehensive information visit: www.myspace.com/fatherrodrigues.
You can listen to all our musical output including the new EP for free by visiting the MUSIC page.
***Look out for regular updates from Father Rod featuring an array of guest artists***

New Alex Stanford Trio album - Blues For Blunderbore
Visit the MUSIC page for detailed information about my second album featuring all original compositions. As part of my New Horizons Philosophy, I'm offering this album and my first album (What Dreams), free of charge to fellow musicians.
Katy Butler - Whispers and Lies
For more information visit BANDS page and click WORLD

Verona Chard - The Beat Meets the Bard - Act 1

Verona Chard's debut album focuses on Shakespeare inspired jazz including music by Duke Ellington, John Dankworth and Humphrey Littleton.
Verona is joined by an allstar lineup of Alan Barnes & Charlotte Glasson - sax/flutes/clarinet; Kevin Robinson - trumpet; Alex Stanford - piano / organ; Dave Green and Andy Hamill - bass; Mark Fletcher & Adam Ficek drums / percussion plus a Jazz choir. For more info visit: www.veronachard.com

Renzo Murrone album for 33 records now recorded.

Renzo is joined by the legendary Herbie Flowers on bass who makes an historic musical tribute to this fantastic album which featuring originals and standards. The vibe is Soul, RnB, pop, Nu-jazz and more than a sprinkling of brazilian latin flavour. Release date expected in the fall.

Louise Sofield album.

This STONKING debut album by Louise is in the finishing stages. She is joined on the album by Marc Parnell on drums, Mick Hutton on bass and steel pan and myself on piano. Special guests include Mark Bassey on trombone, Yoga on tabla & percussion and Eleanor Stanford on violin.
The album includes gregorian chant, traditional songs, pop covers and originals. Release date expected early autumn.

Robert Habermann Trio EP.

Attempting to capture the spirit of this spell-binding show, the Robert Habermann trio have recorded an EP featuring some of Roberts favourite songs and arrangements including: You Make Me Feel So Young, I've Got The World On A String and My Foolish Heart.
Watch this space for future shows.

Jazz at the Dove CD

Recording various duo partnerships which have graced the Dove in Dalston over the past few years, this album features pianists, guitarists and vocalists who have accompanied Phil Antonia on Wednesday and Sunday nights. Artists include: Steve Lodder, Esben Tjalve, me and others.

Max Grunhard album no.2 underway.

Expect the unexpected from this talented saxophonist and composer.


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