The Hidden Soul of Harmony (2005) is the first album from The Modern Congress. This is a studio aggregation led by producer and guitarist Tim Rollinson from the well known australian band: Dig (Directions In Groove).
The album was started during travels in the USA, the recording beginning at Invincible studio Phoenix AZ, continuing at Gigantic studio New York and was completed in Sydney, Australia.
1. The Hidden Soul Of Harmony, Vocals: Tina Harrod, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong, Soprano Saxophone: Tim Otto.
2. A Little Rain, Vocals: Inga Liljestrom, Piano: Barney McAll, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong, Soprano Saxophone: John Mackey, Flugelhorn: Phil Slater.
3. Boom Bam, Piano: Barney McAll, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong, Trumpet: Phil Slater, Alto Saxophone: Paul Cutlan.
4. Rise Up, Vocals: Tina Harrod, Piano: Barney McAll, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong, Flugelhorn: Phil Slater, Tenor Saxophone: John Mackey.
5. Gold Bug, Trumpet: Phil Slater, Bass Clarinet: Paul Cutlan,
6. Oceania, Trumpet: Neilsen Gough, Piano: Barney McAll, Tenor Saxophone: John Mackey.
7. Vanishing Point, Bass: Adam Armstrong, Piano: Barney McAll, Flute: Paul Cutlan.
8. Evocation: Double Bass: Adam Armstrong.
9. Fortune Cookie, Piano: Barney McAll, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong, Trumpet: Neilsen Gough, Alto Saxophone: Paul Cutlan, Tenor Saxophone: John Mackey.
10. Wash My Soul, Vocals: Tina Harrod, Organ: Clayton Doley, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong, Bass Clarinet: Paul Cutlan, Trumpet: Phil Slater.
11. Tabula Rasa, Vocals: Inga Liljestrom, Soprano Saxophone: Tim Otto, Piano: Barney McAll, Double Bass: Adam Armstrong.
Boom Bam mixed by Bob Scott at Dodgy Sound Studios.
All others mixed by Chris Townend at Big Jesus Burger Studios.
Produced by Tim Rollinson.
Mastered by William Bowden.
'In the Mix' May 10 2005 by missmlp
Going under the guise ‘The Modern Congress’, creator Tim Rollinson (DIG) delivers ‘The Hidden Soul of Harmony’, a smooth seductress that aims (and succeeds) to tease and tantalise lovers of contemporary jazz.
Creatively composed and expertly produced this album moves gracefully between various styles and techniques whilst maintaining its air of charm, sophistication and intrigue.
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