Gemma Farrell Quintet - The View From The Top (2022) [Hi-Res]

GFQ’s The View From the Top presents a unique combination of compositions that range from playfully fiery (The View From the Top, Gutted) to insightful, and introspectively solemn (Tricyclic, Breathing Space). Gemma Farrell intertwines her own personal experiences and a strong stance on prevalent social issues with musical concepts, creating a collection of compositions that feel grounded, fresh, and extremely relevant. Farrell demonstrates solid leadership throughout, with an unwavering time feel and a tone that is rich, but gritty when it needs to be. The music is brought to life by Kate Pass, Ryan Daunt, Dan Garner and Sam Hadlow, who each contribute to the shape and progression of each piece through strong musical interaction and sensitivity to Gemma’s direction. At its core, this music is heartfelt and beautiful, and deserves to be heard by as many ears as possible.

-Holli Scott, Jazz Vocalist

Gemma Farrell - Saxophones
Sam Hadlow - Trombone
Dan Garner - Guitar
Kate Pass - Bass
Ryan Daunt - Drums

Tracklist:
1 01. Gemma Farrell Quintet - The View From The Top (05:39)
1 02. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Gutted (07:16)
1 03. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Tricyclic (06:32)
1 04. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Every Year (05:57)
1 05. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Get Back Up (06:13)
1 06. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Breathing Space (05:52)
1 07. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Goodbye Captain Orange (06:04)
1 08. Gemma Farrell Quintet - We Got There (05:11)
1 09. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Jealousy (05:58)
1 10. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Violet's Song (04:53)
1 11. Gemma Farrell Quintet - While Your Sister Was Sleeping (04:30)
1 12. Gemma Farrell Quintet - Through The Night (06:24)