Norma Winstone - Live at Maida Vale [Vinyl]

Experience the captivating live performance of jazz legend Norma Winstone in Gilles Peterson Presents Norma Winstone Live at Maida Vale. This vinyl LP captures a pivotal concert curated by UK DJ and radio icon Gilles Peterson, serving as a prelude to his upcoming compilation, BBC Sessions Vol 2 Maida Vale: the end of an era on BBE Music. A must-have for any jazz enthusiast, this release highlights Winstone's enduring artistry.

About the Performance:

Vocalist and composer Norma Winstone is joined by a stellar ensemble of contemporary musicians. The lineup features her sons Leo and Alex Taylor on drums and vocals respectively, the esteemed tuba player Oren Marshall, pianist and composer Elliot Galvin (known for his work with Shabaka Hutchins and Emma-Jean Thackray), and saxophonist Mark Lockheart (associated with Polar Bear, Radiohead, and Robert Wyatt). This concert was a significant moment for Gilles Peterson, who described the Maida Vale gig as 'possibly the biggest highlight of all my years at the BBC'.

BBE Music & Maida Vale Collaboration:

Released as part of BBE Music's 30th anniversary celebration, this collaboration with Gilles Peterson underscores the label's legacy as a pre-eminent and innovative Black music record label. The recording originates from the globally famous Maida Vale studios, showcasing music from Peterson's groundbreaking BBC Sessions.

Product Details:

This five-track vinyl LP is presented in a gatefold sleeve, featuring photographs from the session and insightful sleeve notes by music and culture writer Emma Warren. Norma Winstone's illustrious career spans over 50 years, with collaborations including Joe Harriot, Michael Garrick, and Ian Carr's Nucleus.

Don't miss this exceptional live recording from a true jazz icon.