Diversity is at the heart of pianist/keyboardist/composer/poet
Robert Mitchell's remarkable career. His recent tenure as Artist in
Residence at Morley College provided the setting for a new venture
that builds on all his previous legacy while sounding quite unlike any
of it. Drawing inspiration from the heavy fusion of Chick Corea and
Allan Holdsworth, the psychedelic bluesy swagger of Jimi Hendrix,
and the fearless multi-media explorations of Cecil Taylor, 'Little Black
Book' brings together three bravura players in an uplifting
celebration. Laurie Lowe on drums and Zayn Mohammed on guitar
bring the exact combination of power, accuracy and unbounded
imagination to make the project come alive.
'Little Black Book' lives up to the sense of mystery and promise the
title evokes, opening up new vistas of Robert's creativity. "It's been
very exciting to explore the world of electronic keyboards, with the
challenge of taking on multiple roles, from lead voice to bass, all live
in the studio. And I'm fulfilling a long held dream to work more with
guitar and realize the sense of excitement and exploration that it
brings." 'Little Black Book' is the latest telling of a story in which every
chapter is more intriguing than the last.
A1. The Symbiote
A2. Consensus
A3. I Greet The Universe (With All Your Person)
A4. Blueprint (Of An Infinite Gift)
A5. Jimi @ Granada
B1. Within The Storm
B2. Be The Change
B3. Peace In Mind
B4. Touchstone
B5. When Will We Let The Light In
- 1. The Symbiote
- 2. Consensus
- 3. I Greet the Universe (With all Your Person)
- 4. Blueprint (Of an Infinite Gift)
- 5. Jimi @ Granada
- 6. Within the Storm
- 7. Be the Change
- 8. Peace in Mind
- 9. Touchstone
- 10. When Will We Let the Light In