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IMPRESSIONS OF NEW YORK
Geoff Castle's Impressions Orchestra

 A double cd of live performances in London in the 1980's and released in August 2025.
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​All compositions: Geoff Castle
Ian Carr - trumpet & flugelhorn
Guy Barker – trumpet & flugelhorn
Paul Nieman – trombone
Brian Smith – saxes & flute
Tim Whitehead – saxes, clarinet & flute
Glenn Cartlidge – guitar
Geoff Castle - keyboards
Ron Mathewson – bass & bass guitar
Roger Sellers – drums
Frank Ricotti – vibraphone & percussion

Recorded live at the Camden Jazz Week, The Roundhouse, Camden, 30 October 1980

1. Manhattan Dawn 7:25
2. Village Vanguard 6:00
3. 7th Avenue South 6:43
4. Streets at Night 7:00

Ian Carr - trumpet & flugelhorn
Dick Pearce – trumpet & flugelhorn
Paul Nieman – trombone
Tim Whitehead – saxes & flute
Phil Todd – saxes & flute
Geoff Castle - keyboards
Ed Speight – guitar
Chucho Merchán – bass & bass guitar
Nic France – drums
Frank Ricotti – vibraphone & percussion

Recorded live in session in London, 17 April 1983

5. Riding High 8:05
6. Waltz For Bill 9:10
7. Demon Dance 11:10

Guy Barker – trumpet & flugelhorn
Dick Pearce – trumpet & flugelhorn
Paul Nieman – trombone
Tim Whitehead – saxes & flute
Phil Todd – saxes & flute
Geoff Castle - keyboards
Ed Speight – guitar
Chucho Merchán – bass
Nic France – drums
Frank Ricotti – vibraphone & percussion

Recorded live at the Ealing Jazz Festival, Questors Theatre, Ealing, 25 February 1983

The Complete Impressions Of New York Suite:
1. Manhattan Dawn 12:01
2. Village Vanguard 15:02
3. Waltz For Bill 7:55
4. 7th Avenue South 10:55
5. Streets At Night 12:03
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    • Improvisation and interesting things
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    • Geoff Castle
    • Westbrook
    • One World Orchestra
    • In A Mellow Tone
    • Brighton Jazz Mafia
    • Studio 9 Orchestra
    • Requiem Royal
    • Trumpet Kings 2016
    • Fun Time 2015
    • Ife and Paul
    • Ornamental Balustrade
    • ONL
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