Water Speckled Midnight

by Q3

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1.	Through the Clouds 05:35	buy track
2.	Odyssey 05:19	buy track
3.	Emerald Eyes 07:46	buy track
4.	Nomads 07:47	buy track
5.	Nocturne 06:01	buy track
6.	Water Speckled Midnight 05:14	buy track
7.	Rondo di Girulata 07:20	buy track
8.	A Good Day For Breathing 04:51	buy track
9.	Turnaround Time 05:45	buy track
10.	Postlude 03:34	buy track

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**** - All About Jazz.
"Alongside the top-notch musicianship from the quartet, Hallmark's engaging compositions share the spotlight"

**** - The Jazz Mann
"“Water Speckled Midnight” represents an impressive statement from Q3.... rich in terms of colour, detail, texture and dynamics....the standard of the playing is excellent throughout"

**** - Jazzismus
"Beautiful and enticing music. It’s all about smooth yet sophisticated melodies, perfect chemistry, involving improvisations, rich in character and texture. A must!"

"File this album under a good listen"
Jazz Views

"An album that is impressionistic and sophisticated"
Debbie Burke, Jazz Author

"Combining virtuosic playing with adventurous compositions and sensitive ensemble work"
Tom O'Grady, Resolution 88

"The music is played with a kind of unhurried intensity, resulting in a chilled yet simultaneously compelling album"
Nigel Price, awarded-winning guitarist

Cambridge-based jazz quartet Q3's third album is a welcome follow up to the well-received release “The Monkey Puzzle Tree” in 2019. Featuring 10 new compositions by pianist Martin Hallmark, the album is an eclectic mix of jazz with latin, funk, arabic and mediterranean influences. The music is exquisitely crafted, quirky, melodic and highly listenable.

There is a high quality line up which delivers some fine soloing. Kevin Flanagan on tenor sax remains at the top of his game and produces some masterful moments and a wonderful tone. Tiago Coimbra is one of the UK’s finest electric bassists, and his solos alternately touch on North African, flamenco and funk influences. Martin Hallmark’s piano solos are beautifully crafted interspersed with Corea-esque lines. Drummer Oscar Reynolds anchors the album with a delicate touch allowing the fluidity of the music to shine through.

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released January 9, 2024

Recorded at Alpheton New Maltings Studio, 21-23 August 2023
All music composed by Martin Hallmark
Recording engineer: John Ward
Mixed by John Ward
Mastering: Barry Gardner, Safe&Sound Mastering

Personnel:

Tiago Coimbra - Bass
Kevin Flanagan - Tenor Saxophone
Martin Hallmark - Piano
Oscar Reynolds - Drums

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Q3 Cambridge, UK

Q3 was formed in 2013 and brings together some of the region's finest jazz musicians in an exciting blend of superbly crafted original music and virtuosic performance. Our music combines jazz, funk, latin and fusion elements with intricate melodies.

Featuring:

Tiago Coimbra (bass)
Kevin Flanagan (saxes)
Martin Hallmark (piano)
Derek Scurll (drums)
Oscar Reynolds (drums) ... more

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