AZIMUTH

Azimuth is a consistently intriguing trio consisting of British singer Norma Winstone, her husband John Taylor on piano and trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, each of whom are versatile enough to play in styles ranging from standards to free improvisations. Winstone was born in London, where she learned piano and organ and began singing in clubs at 17. She worked with Michael Garrick, Mike Westbrook, John Surman, Michael Gibbs and John Taylor, whom she married in 1972. In addition, she has recorded and/or performed with Jimmy Rowles (writing the lyrics to his “The Peacocks”), Lee Konitz, Fred Hersch, John Abercrombie, Dave Holland and others. Taylor was part of the late 1960s British avant-garde jazz scene, playing with Surman and Alan Skidmore. Taylor has recorded many sets for ECM and his playing, a bit reminiscent of Keith Jarrett’s, has been featured with Cleo Laine, Miroslav Vitous, the Ronnie Scott Quintet, Jan Garbarek, Enrico read more...