Laura Jurd: The Big Friendly Album

Music influenced by Celtic folk traditions, the blues and a sprinkling of alt-rock, acclaimed trumpet player and composer alongside a brass-fuelled, party band of world-class instrumentalists, bring this colourful new music to life. Big friendly tunes and grooves-a-plenty as Laura celebrates the release of her fourth album as a leader.



Release details:

released September 21, 2022

Credits/Lineup

Laura Jurd – cornet / piano
Martin Lee Thomson – euphonium
Danielle Price – tuba
Alex Haines – guitar
Ruth Goller – bass
Corrie Dick – drums

Special guests:

Finn Peters – flute (track 1)
Frode Haltli – accordion (track 2, 3, 4 & 8)
Dylan Bates – violin (track 5 & 8)
Mark Lockheart – soprano saxophone (track 7 & 8)
Mandhira de Saram – violin (track 9)

Tracklist
1. Fuzzy ft. Finn Peters 04:23
2. Sleepless ft. Frode Haltli 06:18
3. Little Opener ft. Frode Haltli 05:30
4. Passing Clouds 03:58
5. On The Up ft. Dylan Bates 05:01
6. PentaTONIC 04:26
7. Houseplant ft. Mark Lockheart 04:33
8. Henry 03:06
9. Where The Tale Ends ft. Mandhira de Saram 04:02
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