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Spring is here : Shall we dance?

Django Bates

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Reviews (3)

The guardian

d. 20. June 2008

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John L. Walters

d. 20. June 2008

"Within his own parallel universe (aka Denmark's Rhythmic Music Conservatory), Bates has reduced his simmering brew to its necessary components: sneaky, snarky basslines, asymmetric patterns that groove, sweet vocal melodies, as well as passionate ensemble writing with a sense of humour that redrafts Charles Ives, Spike Jones and Frank Zappa for the age of Britain's Got Talent".

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All about jazz

d. 16. June 2008

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Chris May

d. 16. June 2008

"On Spring Is Here (Shall We Dance?), Bates leads his first post-millennial orchestra, the 19-strong StoRMChaser, through some of the most exuberant, inventive and plain seat-of-the-pants thrilling big band jazz legally available on metal ... The album is Bates' most perfectly realized yet ... Ten magical tracks, ten unadulterated doses of mind altering musical excellence. Spring Is Here (Shall We Dance?) is the frontrunner, by a country mile, in the 2008 big band challenge cup".

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BBC music

d. 20. June 2008

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Martin Longley

d. 20. June 2008

"Overloaded with activity, these pieces are simultaneously hook-filled and defiantly uncompromising, with regular singing collaborator Josefine Lindstrand doing much to welcome uncertain ears".

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