Reuben Bradley | Mantis - CD

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Drew Menzies | composer
Reuben Bradley | producer, project coordinator, composer & arranger
John Psathas | string composer & arranger

Reuben Bradley | drums
Matt Penman | acoustic bass
James Illingworth | piano
Roger Manins | saxophone
Helene Pohl | violin
Douglas Beilman | violin
Gillian Ansell | viola
Rolf Gjelsten | cello

MANTIS is a celebration of the music and memory of Drew Menzies. These recordings are by no means definitive. They are an example of how open Drew’s compositions are, and a representation of the collective response to his music from the assembled musicians and arrangers.

Reuben Bradley’s vision for this project was so infectious that each collaborator were willing to take time out of their busy (in some cases crushing) schedules to freely support Reuben’s aspirations. The results speak for themselves – warm, lucid, generous performances, captured and presented with great affection and skill. But the primary motivation for their unconditional support for the project was the memory and music of a much loved and dearly missed friend.

Click below to hear audio samples:

1. Meeting at Union Square
   
2. I've Got Nothing Good to Say
   
3. Laura's Laksa
   
4. Ladies Man
   
5. 9 Out of 10 Out of Its
   
6. Mansfield (Street)
   
7. Mantis & Muscles
   
8. Man's Life
   
9. Oh Lord!