
This was recorded in my studio beginning in 2017. This is Jazz - piano and bass with 2 vocal tracks. There are 5 cover songs and 4 of my originals. I am grateful that John Lamb played on my CD. John has played with jazz royalty. With Duke Ellington for many years in the 60's. He is on the Sacred Concerts, and other recordings - including the first
This was recorded in my studio beginning in 2017. This is Jazz - piano and bass with 2 vocal tracks. There are 5 cover songs and 4 of my originals. I am grateful that John Lamb played on my CD. John has played with jazz royalty. With Duke Ellington for many years in the 60's. He is on the Sacred Concerts, and other recordings - including the first recording of "Isfahan" which is on this CD. We hope you enjoy the Stories!
Mark Moultrup’s 13 song collection of 10 original compositions and three classic standards. Stylistically unique, even though the ensemble is not unusual in instrumentation, it is uniquely versatile, harmonically and texturally so original that truly they cannot be compared to any other ensemble. Mark is the special ingredient to this unique
Mark Moultrup’s 13 song collection of 10 original compositions and three classic standards. Stylistically unique, even though the ensemble is not unusual in instrumentation, it is uniquely versatile, harmonically and texturally so original that truly they cannot be compared to any other ensemble. Mark is the special ingredient to this unique ensemble sound. His ability to meld elements of jazz with a classical flavoring creates a harmonically adventurous exploration of many improvisational landscapes.
“Mark Moultrup knows no boundaries when it comes to making music. He displays the best of his writing, performing and arranging on Dar Cho as he blares good-will from every corner, which is what “dar cho” means to the Himalayan culture, the origin of the phrase”. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE
Dar Cho is sprinkled with odd time signatures, rich modern harmonic structures, extended compositions and countless examples of Moultrup’s command on the piano. His ability to switch gears from piano cuts to vocal cuts is again a testament to his versatility in multi-disciplines. These examples are continuously exhibited by the varying genres contained within Dar Cho and Moultrup’s uncanny ability to deliver each with a balance between authenticity and innovation is the key element that catapults this release to its higher purpose. John Wojciechowski - tenor sax & flute Rodney Whitaker - bass George Fludas - drums Mark Moultrup - keys/vocals/arrangements & compositions