Clark Tracey Quartet - Given Time [CD]

This is Volume 2 in a series of recordings dedicated to the work of British composers by the drummer Clark Tracey. Tracey is well-known as the drummer with his father Stan Tracey's various outfits, whether it be a trio, octet or big band but he is also an acclaimed leader of his own groups. <p>Volume One featured Tracey's trio which was described in the Observer by Dave Gelly as having "reached a level of empathy that allows it to tackle virtually any material and make it sound fresh." For Volume Two Tracey has added saxophonist Brandon Allen, a rising star who has impressed everyone who has heard him performing with Guy Barker and Stan Tracey's octet and orchestra. <p>Clark Tracey has chosen a mix of material from standards by the likes of Victor Feldman, Ray Noble and Bricusse and Newley as well as tunes that have stood out to him as a performer by contemporary talents such as David Newton, Tim Garland and Django Bates. <p>Personnel: Clark Tracey (drums), Arnie Somogyi (double bass), Gareth Williams (piano), Brandon Allen (saxophone)