Release Date: 10/07/26 - A Great Day In Newcastle
This record will be released
A Great Day in Newcastle' is a musical documentation of the North East working-class experience. Through a storytelling approach, with the addition of new member and poet Cooper Robson, the record explores darker themes such as substance abuse, crime and toxic masculinity within a distinct Geordie jazz noir soundscape
Artist: Knats
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
Label: Fontana
Despite this, it retains a light, playful tone that fully embodies classic Northern optimism. With Cooper's poetry combined with Stan's evolving composition, King's orchestration and groove-led arrangements, and Ferg's melodic sensibility, the record showcases a clear progression in the band's sound while still returning to their rock roots. The project is supported by producer and friend Geordie Greep. Alongside longstanding members Sandro Shar (keys) and George Johnson (tenor sax), the band reaches new levels of intensity across this 45-minute work.
Tracklist:
7 Bridges to Burn
Gainsborough Grove
Wor Jackie
Messy-in
Azure Blues
Bigg Market Scrappa
Carpet Doctor
Never Gonna Be a Boxer
Farewell Johnny Miner
About the artist
Knats, a quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (Drums), alongside their younger sidekick and virtuoso Trumpeter, Ferg Kilsby, making Geordie Jazz, with sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves.
This Vinyl product is a:
- Standard Pressing
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