Direction South by Philip Clouts Trio

“It has a very infectious feel-good quality about it” Jazz FM

There is one particularly affecting ballad, ‘For Eva’, and a charming ‘Nyasa Lullaby’. Clouts has particularly subtle judgement when it comes to harmonising simple melodies, making them neither too bare nor over-elaborate… A good debut in every respect.” Dave Gelly The Observer

"Energetic music…an enjoyable, easy swinging debut.” Jazzwise

"An enormously enjoyable set of accessible but distinctive originals...like the compositions, Clouts’ solos are thoughtful and persuasively structured." Jazz UK

Tracklist

1.	Second Line	3:18

2.	White Fire	3:21

3.	Praise Be	4:29

4.	Highway	2:46

5.	For Eva	6:18

6.	Direction South	5:24

7.	Gloaming	5:22

8.	Chan Chan	3:40

9.	Mr Big	3:29

10.	Moonlight Sleeping	5:33

11.	Nyasa Lullaby	4:04

12.	Pot Luck	3:27

Credits

released November 21, 2020

Philip Clouts-piano (and Fender Rhodes on 12)
Alex Keen-double bass (and electric bass on 12)
Sean Randle-drums

All compositions Philip Clouts copyright control
except "Chan Chan" by Francisco Repilado copyright World Circuit Music

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