Reviews for
"Off the beaten tracks":
"Kevin
steps out from his post as principal trombonist
with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to
display both his virtuosity with the instrument
and his skill as a writer and arranger.
Delightful tones sing out in Told You So and
this is swiftly followed by the mournful and
plaintive Song which highlights this consummate
musician's ability with contrasting moods.
Magisterial."
MU
Magazine Spring 2007
"Kevin
Morgan's first solo CD is a 12 track offering
of beautiful melodies characterised by
impeccable trombone playing - a beautiful,
round warm tone coupled with flawless tuning
and articulation. Kevin, principal trombone at
the Bournemouth SO, has composed nine of the
tracks himself, two are composed by Dan Jenkins
and there is one collective arrangement with
Jenkins and flautist Karen Evans. The style is
generally light blending jazz and popular
styles with folk influences, and the CD
production quality is clean and direct. Backing
tracks and sheet music for can be obtained for
the entire programme through Kevin's website.
My only criticism is that, in spite of the high
quality of playing and the attractive material,
I find the album a little lacking in contrast:
everything is very beautiful and there are no
"sharp edges", but perhaps one needs a little
rough to go with the smooth. This is partly to
do with the rhythm section element, which is
definitely restricted to "accompaniment" as
opposed to being a vibrant or driving force in
its own right. Not surprisingly then, my
personal favourite tracks are the gorgeous
trombone ensemble arrangements of Scarborough
Fair, Greensleeves, and the Wexford Carol,
because in these the beauty of the trombone
simply speaks for itself. This is a most
welcome debut recording by one of the UK's
finest trombonists, and well worth adding to
your collection"
John Kenny
BTS Magazine Spring 2007
“As
the title suggests, this is a different kind of
trombone album. The tracks are all original
compositions, apart from three traditional folk
songs, and the general "feel" is mellow yet
refreshing. A combination of thoughtful
writing, rich arrangements and superb trombone
playing, this is a sort of
Mike-Oldfield-meets-Carlos-Santana of the
trombone world! Highlights, for me, included
the crossed rhythms and harmonies in "Stolen
Moment"; a wonderfully 'blurred' arrangement of
Greensleeves, and the final track, "Closing
Circle", which is a smoky-club, slow rock
number. There are touches of humour here too,
amongst the silky light jazz. A gentle but
vital addition to any collection of trombone
music. The album can also be played along to,
as the backing tracks are available at
www.trombonemusic.co.uk. A lovely
listen.”
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