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Jazzwise (Stuart Nicholson), (4 stars) "There's some excellent thematic writing here...stays in the memory long after the record has finished". The Guardian (John Fordham) (4 Stars) "...hooks that could hardly be more accessible but which none the less avoid any formulaic references...quality and fiery, fearless soloists...A real UK jazz relevation." BBC Radio 3 'Jazz on 3' "know how to build a groove...bold and catchy compisitions" The Independent on Sunday (Phil Johnson) "Fiery, blusey...A cracking band...Fast establishing a formidable rep...whether in acoustic or proggy Fender Rhodes there's a steely strength" Timeout, Sept 2007 "Deft melodies and hard hitting grooves make his...

Stapleton are an independent rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Since forming in April of 1997, they have released four albums, two EP's and played over 300 shows. They are currently signed to Xtra Mile Recordings in the UK, and This Time Records in Japan. The band consist of Andrew Cook (Guitar & Vocals), Gordon Farquhar (Drums & Percussion), Alistair Paxton (Vocals & Guitar) and Nico Weststeijn (Bass). Members of Stapleton are also active with other bands. These include Metronomes, Avast! and Elements Of The Seventies. www.myspace.com/stapleton .

Groupe Gospel comprenant Roebuck 'Pops' Staples, Mavis Staples, Cleotha & Pervis Staples Né le 2 décembre 1915 à Winona (Mississippi), Roebuck "Pops" Staples est élevé dans une plantation où il entendra Charley Patton. Il commence à chanter et jouer de la guitare en 1931 avec les Golden Trumpets, un groupe de spirituals de Drew (Mississippi). Il fonde The Staple Swingers (qui deviendra plus tard, The Staple Singers) avec ses 3 filles Cleotha (Cleo), Mavis et Yvonne. Ce n'est qu'à 78 ans qu'il enregistrera un disque solo grâce à Ry Cooder. Disques du groupe * 1968 : Soul folk in action...