The Defector, by Henry Spencer

The Defector

by Henry Spencer

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1.	The Defector 05:39	info	buy track
2.	Perfect Hindrance 04:42	info	buy track
3.	Undone 05:19	info	buy track
4.	Moment Gained 06:24	info	buy track
5.	Introduction to Without a Voice 00:55	info	buy track
6.	Without a Voice 05:51	info	buy track
7.	Here (for Chicca) 05:04	info	buy track
8.	Overlap 03:29	info	buy track
9.	Not My Country 05:00	info	buy track

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The soldier deserter from an army committing war crimes.

The partner that leaves their abusive relationship for a freer life.

The politician who actively challenges and leaves their party to protect democracy.

The North Korean dissident that chooses the life-threatening endangerment of attempting to escape, crossing the border into a completely unknown world, rather than stay living with dictatorship, tyranny and oppression, the violation of human rights and freedom of expression.

“I’m unable to fully relate to, or describe, these defectors’ suffering and bravery in the face of extreme danger, but I’m inspired by, and have a deep admiration for their moral courage, strength and determination to improve their situation and help others around them.

As much as I fail, I think it’s worthwhile and honourable to emulate, even slightly, these qualities in our own ordinary lives.”

“I’m most interested in music that’s driven by sincere emotional intent and deals with genuine experience. I want to draw in the listener so they engage with the music, relating it to their own personal experience - with as much emotive clarity as if the music had lyrics. It’s an outlet, a release.”

The trumpeter, composer and bandleader Henry Spencer releases his latest album following his band’s growing international touring schedule, radio and TV broadcasts, the increase of audiences and followers internationally and having worked with multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Dave Darlington in New York (credits include Miles Davis, Prince, Herbie Hancock) for his previous album.

For this record, Henry Spencer collaborated with two platinum selling producers, Jon Kelly and Paul Whalley (credits include Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, John Lennon) and Scottish composer George Stevenson (commissioned by London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Psappha Ensemble among others).

Touching jazz, rock and minimalism, the music’s “astonishing dynamic variety” (Manchester Jazz Festival) combines Henry’s “spectacular technique” (The Guardian), intense, raw energy and evocative outlets, with moments of intimate, heart-felt, emotionally-led, lyrical melodies - almost as if there were words being sung.

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credits

released September 29, 2023

Instrumentation:
Henry Spencer (trumpet, flugel)
Ant Law (guitar)
Matt Robinson (piano, Fender Rhodes)
Andrew Robb (bass)
David Ingamells (drums)

John Garner (violin)
Marie Schreer (violin)
Lydia Abell (viola)
Colin Alexander (cello)

Composition by Henry Spencer
Produced by Henry Spencer and Paul Whalley
Mixed by Jon Kelly
Mastered by Nick Watson at Fluid Mastering

Recorded at
Hoxa HQ, London, UK
Recording engineer: Dani Bennett Spragg
Tileyard Studios, London, UK
Recording engineers: Jon Kelly and Paul Whalley

Cover photo by Carl Ulrich Russ-Mohl of Muphovi

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Henry Spencer London, UK

Award-winning trumpeter/composer/bandleader. Released album with multi-Grammy Winner.Now working with 2 Platinum producers & London Symphony Orchestra composer for new album.
“Album of The Year Contender” -All About Jazz
5/5★InMusic“Drawing a high level of recognition.Listen to Spencer's genius”
Jazz, rock, minimalism; intense outlets & heart-felt melodies.
Tour Band: ‘Henry Spencer & Juncture’ ... more

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