Field Notes, by Wil Blades

Field Notes

by Wil Blades

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	1.	Intro-Miller's Time 07:19
	2.	(I Can't Stand) The Whole Lott of You 05:03
	3.	Chrome 04:53
	4.	Dewey 06:18
	5.	Addis 06:21
	6.	Parks N' Wreck 04:55
	7.	Forgetful 03:44
	8.	Red Lanterns Are Blue 05:31
	9.	I Get The Blues When It Rains 05:16

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Having released a critically acclaimed co-led duo album Shimmy with Medeski Martin & Wood drummer Billy Martin in 2012, Blades returns with a deeply soulful and sinuous nine-track effort, Field Notes, on which he’s found fronting his own trio featuring Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker and New Orleans’ drummer Simon Lott.

From the recording’s outset, it’s easy to picture Blades fingers free-flowing across the keys, feet gliding along the bass pedals in a continuous dance. Syncopation drives songs like “Miller’s Time” and “Addis” as the trio locks in tight to a relentless groove. But there’s also a refined harmonic vision and deep affection for melody on tracks like “(I Can’t Stand) The Whole Lott of You” and “Dewey” where Blades’ Clavinet adds a fresh sonic dimension to the proceedings. Shades of psychedelia are weaved within “Parks ‘N’ Wreck,” while a tip of the hat to vintage soul jazz balladry informs “Forgetful” and classic pop swing is at the heart of “I Get The Blues When It Rains.”

In its sum, Field Notes is a masterful statement from an artist who’s poised to keep the timeless sound of the Hammond B3 organ as vital and compelling today as it’s ever been in the history of modern jazz and rock.

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released August 19, 2014

Wil Blades - Hammond Organ, Clavinet
Jeff Parker- Guitar
Simon Lott - Drums

Produced by Wil Blades
Recorded January 13, 2014 at Ex'Pression in Emeryville CA
Recording Engineer - Andrew Freid
Assistant Engineer - Hillary Ellis
Mastering - Thomas DiMuzio at Gench Studios, San Francisco CA

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Wil Blades Los Angeles, California

Organist and multi-instrumentalist Wil Blades offers an escape from the stresses of COVID with a new EP of late-night slow jams recorded on synths, guitar and drums.

Kaleidoscope People showcases Blades’ grooving skills away from the B-3, alongside guest appearances by Jeff Parker and Otis McDonald ... more

discography

Night

Mar 2022
Day/

Feb 2022
Kaleidoscope People

Dec 2020
Shimmy

Jan 2020
Everybody Wins

Oct 2019
Field Notes

Aug 2014

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