7. Art BlakeyOrgy In Rhythm (Volume One)
It’s one of the few Blue Note records has two volumes, and I’m a sucker for the artwork, of course. I adore everything about Blue Note records and I always will, from the font to the photography – everyone looks incredible. Orgy In Rhythm has the same picture of Art Blakey on both, the writing is in blue and red, so it’s already it’s a collector’s paradise. The drumming is also incredible, they have percussionists, one of the best jazz drummers with this kind of African ensemble that is a combo between tribal rhythm and free jazz.
How did listening to jazz influence your playing?
I never actually played conventional jazz as such. I studied swing, bebop and I am a massive fan of Elvin Jones, but I’m always trying to bring an experimental sense to it. I’ve never been a jazz purist, because I’ve always been intimidated by what I’m listening to. I try to make it mine and tell my story – that’s what interests me the most on the instrument, telling stories.
