Claude Bolling's 'Concerto for Classic Guitar and Jazz Piano Trio', Now on iTunes

An update for all classical and jazz fans.
Recently Robin Hill's 'Eklectica' released Claude Bolling's, 'Concerto for Classic Guitar and Jazz Piano Trio', on CD Baby.
To read more about the concerto go here.

Due to the wonders of modern technology, it is now on iTunes and will shortly be available on many other digital download sites.

As well as the concerto, you can also hear, 'The Incredible Lightness of Being' by Robin Hill, 'Largo' - J.S.Bach, 'Eternal Dance' - Robin Hill, Danza del Altiplano - Leo Brouwer and 'Waltz' by Daniel Bath with electric sitar and electric guitar.

Meanwhile here at Hillhouse preparations continue for Robin's next trip.
There seems to be such a lot to do.
It's not as if I'm packing him off to Peru or anything.
Oh, hang on, I am.
That's just where he's going.
More on that over the next few weeks.

Waltz with Electric Sitar and Electric Guitar

The final track on Robin Hill's Eklectica is another composition by the quartets pianist Daniel Bath.
'Waltz', is unusual in the sense that it incorporates singing, electric sitar and the electric guitar.

In fact the piece starts with Daniel singing and then Robin joins in on the electric sitar, with its highly distinctive sound.

The main section of the piece consists of interplay between the keyboards and electric guitar, with a melodic, laid back, late night listening feel to the whole piece.

It's always refreshing to hear musicians obviously enjoying each other's company and making music together.
This album brings these factors together beautifully.
When you hear the tracks in their entirety, and hear the music 'breathe' and develop, you'll know what I mean.

The Bolling in particular is an exciting performance. There aren't many versions of it available, partly because of the unusual instrumentation. I hope you all enjoy this music as much as I do.

Meanwhile here at Hillhouse travel plans are well underway.
Yes, Robin is off again tomorrow.
Check in then for more details...

Robin Hill's 'Eklectica'

A new CD is now available from CD Baby and within the next few weeks will also be accessable from all major digital distribution stores.

I'm actually quite envious of any of you unfamiliar with these pieces, which will be most of you, as some of them are original compositions!
You are in for a real treat.
Robin has collaborated with three other musicians to provide an eclectic mix of classical guitar, jazz piano, and, even some electric guitar and electric sitar.

For now, go over and have a listen, and over the next few days I'll tell you a bit more about each piece.

Here's the link: Robin Hill's 'Eklectica'.