Warm Ghosts (in a) Cold World

by Jon Dalton

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1.	Groove Merchant 05:29	buy track
2.	Mocha Trouble 07:50	buy track
3.	So What 04:14	buy track
4.	T4Joey 09:26	buy track
5.	Earthmover 02:50	buy track
6.	But Beautiful 08:32
7.	The More I See You 03:14
8.	Chisler's Blues 04:04	buy track
9.	The Eclipse 08:09	buy track
10.	Plastered 06:45	buy track
11.	Loverman 05:05

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"With a nod to the classic Hammond organ/guitar trios of the 1950s and 60s, guitarist Jon Dalton presents a toe-tapping, feel-good session of swinging standards and soulful original compositions with Warm Ghosts (in a) Cold World. Although based in Los Angeles, Dalton recorded the disc in his homeland of England with organist John-Paul Gard and drummer Andy Roger. With a style heavily influenced by guitar giants such as Wes Montgomery and Grant Green, Dalton utilizes singing, single-note lines with horn-like dexterity. Rejecting inappropriate flash for lyricism, the guitarist constructs warm, listener-friendly solos with an emphasis on maintaining the groove. The relaxed interplay between Dalton and his trio-mates shines throughout, especially on the gospel-inspired "Groove Merchant," Miles Davis' "So What," "T4JOEY,"a minor-key waltz written by Gard, and an ultra-hip version of "The More I See You." Gard demonstrates a thorough understanding of the deep traditions of organ jazz, emulating the styles of Jimmy Smith, Big John Patten and Jack McDuff. A convincing example of the organist's ability to dig deep into the blues well can be heard on Dalton's "Chisler's Blues." A bright moment from the recording is the up-tempo swinger "Plastered," with Roger pushing hard behind the drums and Dalton and Gard delivering stirring solos. All in all, Warm Ghosts (in a) Cold World is a fine example of strong group interaction from three exceptional performers."

- John Vincent Barron: (First published JazzReview.com)

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released November 2, 2009

Jon Dalton - Guitar
John-Paul Gard - Hammond
Andy Roger - Drums

Produced by Jon Dalton
Recorded at The Bunker Studios, Bristol, UK.
Engineered by Bob Pierce

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1. Groove Merchant (Jerome Richardson)
3. So What! (Miles Davis)
4. T4Joey (John-Paul Gard)
6. But Beautiful (J. Burke/J. Van Heusen)
7. The More I See You (Harry Warren)
11. Loverman (Davis/Ramirez/Sherman)

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