This release features a selection of some of our favourite songs, from some of the most memorable shows, to have been recorded as part of the Band on the Wall archive.
These tracks represent our commitment to celebrating the diversity and excellence of music created by remarkable people from across the world. All tracks were performed at Band on the Wall and very kindly contributed by the artists for release on this CD, which has been produced to support the venue and our ongoing mission to promote and celebrate the great music of many cultures, during this challenging year.
As 2020 has become a defining year for all of us who work to bring people together to celebrate live music, for us this represents not only the journey we have been on over the last ten years, but also helps to define our future commitment to this amazing music.
A special thanks to the artists, labels and management that have helped assemble this wonderful collection of tracks, recorded live inside Band on the Wall between 2009 – 2014. All sales proceeds will be split 50/50 between the artists and Band on the Wall.
Live from Band on the Wall is the second release on Band on the Wall’s new in-house imprint, Band on the Wall Recordings and follows the release of last month’s 2020 – a fundraiser compilation to support emerging Manchester artists.
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Dele Sosimi, legendary afrobeat keyboardist:
“Band on the Wall has been the go-to Manchester venue over the years, offering the most diverse and eclectic mix of live music, acts and DJs. It’s great to be a part of this fundraiser to help keep them going in these challenging times.”
Bugge Wesseltoft, multi award-winning jazz pianist:
“Thank you so much for including my live performance at Band on the Wall! Your venue is among my favourites.”
Joe Davis, Founder, Far Out Recordings (Azymuth’s label):
“It has been an honour to be part of Band on the Wall's history, doing live events there over the years. This CD project is a great idea and will highlight some of the special performances that are part of the venues history.”
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released October 23, 2020
Compiled by Jonah Baldwin.
Artwork by
paulhemmingfield.co.uk.
Mixed by Mike Partridge.
Mastered by George Atkins at 80 Hertz Studios.
Special thanks
Mike Chadwick, Gavin Sharp, Mike Partridge, John Shepherd, Charles Bradley, Neal Sugarman at Daptone Records, Lucille Hunt at Mack Avenue, Yellowjackets, Joe and Josh at Far Out Recordings, Azymuth, Gregory Porter, Paul at Wingsmusic Inc, Jazzanova, Oli at Sonar Kollectiv, Dele Sosimi, Tubo at Helico Records, Sten Nilsen, Sven Fobbe, Snarky Puppy, George Atkins, Simon Webbon, Mike Walker, Jon Moore, Kirsty Almeida, Hafdis Huld, Kerry at Red Grape, Bugge Wesseltoft, Michael Craddock.
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Track 1 licensed from – Wingsmusic Inc. / Track 2 licensed from – Sonar Kollektiv / Track 3 licensed from – Dele Sosimi / Track 4 licensed from – Daptone Records / Track 5 licensed from – Kirsty Almeida / Track 6 licensed from – Far Out Recordings / Track 7 licensed from – Ground Up Music / Track 8 licensed from – Mack Avenue Music Group / Track 9 licensed from – Red Grape Music / Track 10 licensed from – Jazzlandrec.