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Simon Paterson
Electric Gumbo: It's On!

by Neil Duggan
Best known as the bassist and founder of the popular jazz quartet Sharp Little Bones, Simon Paterson found that not all of his compositions were suitable for that small band format and needed a more expansive outlet. He achieves this with Electric Gumbo, a winning combination of established musicians and rising talents who form a 17-member collective, all hailing from the East Midlands of the UK. This project allows me to push the boundaries of both acoustic orchestration ...
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson