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Surface Tension

by Luke Bainbridge

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about

Surface Tension is a band project that has been developing over several years, with the title composition dating from summer 2017. Forged from a desire to combine my work as a composer and drummer, these first steps as a bandleader have been guided by invaluable mentors during my studies in Birmingham, Saskatoon (Canada) and London. As the project has evolved in line-up and repertoire, Surface Tension continues to be inspired by the dynamic relationship between composition and improvisation. To this end, the band’s concept is profoundly influenced by each musician involved along the way. Thanks to Sam, Wilbur, Seth, Harry, Laurence, Billy, and Lukas for all your support and artistry.

This album presents the latest line-up of Surface Tension, born out of the recent pandemic restrictions. Living locally to one another, we were able to rehearse safely outdoors at a social distance. This period not only deepened the project’s strong roots in groove and contemporary classical music, but also took exciting new steps into the world of free improvisation. With the resulting set of original music, the band went into ‘the shed’ to record on the 8th October 2020. Thanks to everyone who has supported the project, be those fellow creatives, fans, family, or friends. And finally, thanks to Kieran, Ralph and Huw, whose amazing and boundless contributions can now be shared for all to hear.

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released October 8, 2021

Kieran McLeod - Trombone
Ralph Wyld - Vibes
Huw V Williams - Bass
Luke Bainbridge - Drums

All compositions by Luke Bainbridge
Recorded in ‘the shed’, St Albans, 8th October, 2020
Edited and produced by Luke Bainbridge and Kieran McLeod
Mixed and mastered by Sam Baldwin at Town Studios
Artwork by Conor Quinn
Kindly supported by The Wavendon Foundation

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Luke Bainbridge London, UK

Luke Bainbridge is a drummer and composer whose distinct voice can be heard as a bandleader in this debut release.

He has performed with the Duncan Fraser Septet, Rhythms of the City, Seven Steps Big Band, Sister Sally and Mike Chillingworth.

His compositions have won awards in both jazz and contemporary classical arenas and he explores both of these influences in his project Surface Tension.
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