Soundtology
Kevin Field – piano and keyboards
Mike Moreno – guitar
Nir Felder – guitar
Orlando le Fleming – bass
Matt Penman – bass
Nate Wood – drums
Charles Haynes - drums
Soundtology showcases the harmonic and rhythmic innovation of pianist and composer Kevin Field in collaboration with some of the most respected names in the world of contemporary jazz. Recorded in Brooklyn New York, Soundtology features two all-star quartet line ups. The first sees Kevin square off with guitarist Mike Moreno - one of the leading modern jazz guitarists of this century - in conjunction with two of New York’s most in demand rhythm section players, bassist Matt Penman - a studio heavyweight who has featured on over 80 albums and drummer Nate Wood most known for his work with the Grammy nominated band Kneebody.
The second quartet features a unique voice in instrumental music, guitarist Nir Felder. Having already collaborated in the studio and in concert, Nir and Kevin share a strong rapport which is clearly evident on Soundtology. This quartet also features Charles Haynes, one of the most versatile drummers of his generation with drum/production credits including such diverse artists as Kanye West, Lada Gaga, Marcus Miller and Jason Moran. Rounding off the group is bassist Orlando le Fleming whose prowess on both electric and acoustic bass is unquestionably on display throughout Soundtology.
As a leader, pianist Kevin Field demonstrates his distinctive approach to composition and improvisation with an inclusive approach that fosters a strong interactive ethos across the two quartets. Soundtology is musical tension and release traversing a mix of genres that aims to stimulate and engage – to reinforce the connection to the music, from the performer to the listener.
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Kevin Field, Mike Moreno, Matt Penman, Nate Wood
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Kevin Field, Nir Felder, Orlando le Fleming, Charles Haynes
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Kevin Field, Mike Moreno, Matt Penman, Nate Wood
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Kevin Field, Nir Felder, Orlando le Fleming, Charles Haynes
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Kevin Field, Nir Felder, Orlando le Fleming, Charles Haynes
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Kevin Field, Mike Moreno, Matt Penman, Nate Wood
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Kevin Field, Nir Felder, Orlando le Fleming, Charles Haynes
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Kevin Field, Mike Moreno, Matt Penman, Nate Wood
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Kevin Field, Mike Moreno, Matt Penman, Nate Wood
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Kevin Field, Nir Felder, Orlando le Fleming, Charles Haynes
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Kevin Field, Nir Felder, Orlando le Fleming, Charles Haynes
THE A LIST
New album on Warner Music
Kevin Field releases his third album The A List via Warner Music NZ.
Recorded at Brooklyn Recording, New York, The A List is a collection of sophisticated, polished compositions with a wide range of influences from ’70s and ’80s soul and funk to acoustic jazz, latin and even a hint of disco!
Kevin Kield - piano, keyboards
Nir Felder - guitar
Matt Penman - bass
Obed Calvaire - drums
With guests:
Clo Chaperon - vocals
Marjan Gorgani - vocals
Miguel Fuentes - percussion
Field of Vision
2012
A big part of Kevin’s musical approach is collaborating with artists from different genres and backgrounds, as evidenced in his 2012 release Field of Vision.
Three years in the making, this album features vocalists Bex Nabouta, Kevin Mark Trail, & Marjan Gorgani, Puerto-Rican percussionist Miguel Fuentes, strings arranged by Wayne Senior, along with contributions by DJ’s A-sides & Chris Cox. Produced by Nathan Haines, reviews and reaction has been extremely positive including Field of Vision receiving a nomination at the 2012 New Zealand Music Awards.
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Dog
Rattle Jazz (2014)
Dog is an Auckland quartet featuring four of New Zealand's most highly regarded jazz musicians and composers. DOG, their superb first album, marks their Rattle debut. The music is fresh and vibrant, composed and performed by four outstanding, highly disciplined artists who live and breathe jazz – and it shows. Featuring Roger Manins (sax), Kevin Field (piano), Ron Samsom (drums) and Olivier Holland (bass), these guys are barkingly good! Bone appetite! Ruff ruff!
FSH Trio
Irony
Rattle Jazz (2009)
The FSH Trio are:
Kevin Field (piano)
Ron Samsom (drums)
Olivier Holland (bass)
and featuring special guest Nathan Haines (saxophone)
The FSH Trio is a collaborative project initiated by Ron Samsom in conjunction with Rattle. Kevin, Ron and Olivier have been the rhythm section of choice for many artists over the last decade, including internationally renowned Nathan Haines. Nathan makes a guest appearance on two tracks.
Irony features compositions from all members of the trio, reflecting their diverse cultural backgrounds and wide ranging influences. Olivier sailed to New Zealand from Germany in 2002, in a boat he built himself! Ron arrived from Canada in 2003, while Kevin is a native New Zealander. Having played together for five years, the trio have developed a unique musical identity, rich with intimacy, energy, lucidity and risk, all captured in this exceptional debut recording.
The subtle use of melody and dense layers of harmonic and rhythmic complexity balance the buoyancy and fluidity of the music. There is keen interplay between the musicians, and an engaging sense of fun is evident as the conversational elements expand through improvisation. There is enormous generosity between the players, and their dexterity and flexibility brings a dynamic-range and breadth of contrast that gives the music great distinction. Recording engineer Steve Garden captured the performances with clarity, warmth and intimacy, and the resulting sound is deeply attractive.
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“ This impressive [group] essay their ideas with what seems like ease, but driven by keen intelligence. This is an excellent local jazz release — in fact it stands far above some of the internationals I’ve been hearing lately.”