asc cd6 Steve Plews Ascension: 'Made in Manchester'

"...Ascension is the nine-piece band organised by pianist Steve Plews to play his own compositions. And a great success it is too, judging by 'Made in Manchester' (ASC CD6) recorded 'live' at the city's Band on the Wall in 1995. Plews' imaginative compositions provide an excellent setting for powerful solo work from saxophonists Ed Jones and Mike Hall, trumpeters Duncan Mackay and Steve Waterman, trombonist Liam Kirkman and violinist Chris Garrick. The rhythm section, too, is a delight throughout, with Plews' sparkling piano work complemented by bassist Steve Berry and drummer Peter Fairclough..."
Pete Martin Jazz UK

Steve Plews - piano/composer with:
Ed Jones, Mike Hall, Steve Waterman, Duncan Mackay,
Liam Kirkman, Chris Garrick, Steve Berry, Peter Fairclough

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