The impression is of the whole of musical history having been profoundly absorbed and utilised as fuel for his spontaneous art. Add to this a thrilling rhythmic precision, structural rigour and an abililty to express an essentially romantic conception with the full range of pianistic colours and timbres and the result is an extraordinary recital by a major talent. Makes bebop sound like child's play. FOUR STARS --Mojo. Despite the title, this dazzling example of solo piano was made in one day at ACT's favourite recording location. Thanks to his classical training, British wunderkind Simcock has so much to call on in terms of technique and the sheer extent of his harmonic resources that they can take him anywhere he wants to go. The results range from the motivic development and rhythmic exuberance of These Are the Good Days , the modulatory colours of Mezzotint and the relatively funky flourishes of Gripper to the melodic elegance of Plain Song , all carried off with impressive spontaneity and intelligence. FOUR STARS --Irish Times. Adventurous yet as sophisticated and technically brilliant as ever, Gwilym Simcock s latest album marks a new stage in his career. FOUR STARS --London Evening Standard.
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