Roger Manins' Hip Flask Vol 1 __________________________________________ < BACK

Hip Flask is a fistful of sexy, earthy, funky, blues grooves.

With total mastery of his instrument, Manins cuts raw energy as he bulldozes, soars, honks and cascades through a blissful set of original tunes. This album features one of Australia's best rhythm sections.

Roger says "I have always been aware that a lot of jazz music doesn't go down too well with the next door neighbour. With Hip Flask I have written some real simple tunes, but got some real complicated musicians to play them. The focus of the music is the groove, and the blues, and I have endeavoured with this recording to create some music that both the Jazz lover, and the next door neighbour will enjoy.

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TRACKS ~ AUDIO SAMPLES

1. John Scone listen
2. Hip Flask listen
3. Victoria listen
4. Big Sis #2
5. Bang
6. Impulse
7. Jacqueline Grace
8. Big Sis #1

all tracks by Roger Manins

PERSONNEL

Roger Manins - tenor saxophone
Adam Ponting – piano
Stu Hunter - hammond
Brendan Clarke - acoustic bass
Toby Hall - drums

QUOTES - for full reviews please visit CD reviews

“Firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, yet with an openness, to exploring fresh sounds, saxophonist Roger Manins is becoming increasingly recognised as an outstandingly gifted musician. His warmly passionate sound, remarkable instrumental ability and total musical integrity guarantee a memorable listening experience.”
Mike Nock

"There is often an interesting correlation between the physicality of a musician and their sound and style. Roger Manins is a burly New Zealander who makes a big, bold sound on a tenor saxophone, and who smears thick, bright paint on his musical canvases.
John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald