Debut album from Anglo-American 'supergroup' featuring Gwilym Simcock, Mike Walker, Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum.

The Impossible Gentleman, featuring internationally acclaimed British piano sensation Gwilym Simcock, Salford guitarist and UK treasure Mike Walker and American bass and drums superstars Steve Swallow and Adam Nussbaum, is nothing less than remarkable with four unique international headliners, coming together to create something new and powerful.

Critics and audiences alike raved about the band's mini-tour last spring. Here then is the result of that inspired meeting.

'the Anglo-US quartet, fulfilled all its promise - and then some. Walker's contribution to this ensemble was nothing short of sensational, through plenty of quiet but compellingly lyrical music, as well as some postbop gallops and a spectacular roaring blues. Simcock set the improv bar early on with a surging, McCoy Tyner-like solo on his own convoluted-bop theme, and Walker's fast Laugh Lines revealed his rare balance of meticulousness, spontaneity, storytelling and tonal bite as a soloist' John Fordham The Guardian

'Gwilym Simcock Dazzles With Anglo-American Supergroup' Jazzwise

'This should be the start of something big'. London Jazz

In the words of guitarist Mike Walker 'The guys don't do things by halves. They go for it'

Track Listing

• Laugh Lines
• Clockmaker
• When You Hold Her
• You Won't Be Around To See It
• Wallenda's Last Stand
• Gwil's Song
• Play The Game
• Sure Would Baby

Additional Details

Label: Basho Music

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 63:36 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 07/12/11

UPC: 832929003622