LP The Big Five - Bellmer Session
1. Watcha Gonna Do When There Ain't No Swing
2. I Love You
3. Blue Lou
4 Lago Di Como
5. That's How I Feel Today
6. Absolutely
7. Humming to Myself
8. Harlem Joys
9. You Bought a New Kind Of Love To Me
10. Yacht Club Swing
11. Rug Cutter Swing
12. One O Clock Jump
We are thrilled to present our latest album, "The Bellmer Session," which captures a truly remarkable moment in time. We made the decision to record the entire album in one session, one morning.
Our choice to record in a single day and session was driven by our desire to preserve the spontaneity and energy of improvised music while incorporating written arrangements. We aimed to avoid the sterile feeling often associated with modern recordings. Drawing inspiration from the 1930s and 1940s, when recording sessions were expensive and time-consuming, we wanted to recreate that raw and authentic atmosphere that emerged from limited resources.
Our repertoire spans a wide range, encompassing beloved swing hits such as Count Basie's "One O Clock Jump" and Fats Waller's "Yacht Club Swing." We also take delight in exploring lesser-known gems like Jabbo Smith's "Absolutely" and Henry Red Allen's "Watcha gonna Do When There Ain't no Swing." Additionally, we proudly present original compositions such as "Lago di Como" by Daniel Duspiwa (music) and David Hermlin (lyrics).
credits
released May 23, 2023
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Andrea Ramirez for handling the recording, Francois Perdriau for the mix and mastering, Adrien Billard for the cover art, and Clement Madelaine for the design. We would also like to express our special thanks to Simon and the entire Bellmer team for their support in providing their space for our recording session on a Sunday morning.