# CD review: Gary Alesbrook – The Stories We Tell Ourselves 2019: Video, CD cover

- Link: https://jazzblues.eu/2019/10/31/cd-review-gary-alesbrook-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-2019-video-cd-cover/
- Published: 2019-10-31T12:00:33+01:00
- Author: https://JazzBlues.EU

**Jazz trumpet player, composer, arranger and producer Gary Alesbrook is back in
the spotlight with the release of his second album “The Stories We Tell Ourselves,”
released October 29th, 2019.**

The album consists of eleven original jazz compositions and features an exciting,
diverse range of artists including two time grammy nominated Guitarist and vocalist,
Raul Midón.

Alesbrook’s second studio album sees him once again transition from the unassuming
sideman to the confident frontman. His early years as a jazz artist were influenced
by players such as Chet Baker, Clark Terry and Clifford Brown and it’s the intuitive
use of swing that is very evident in his second album. His use of melody and beautifully
crafted phrasing hark back to an era of ‘West Coast’ and ‘Cool’ Jazz.

“It was exhilarating to go back to the music that inspired me so long ago and use
it as inspiration for this album.”

Gary was born and raised in Plymouth. At the age of 23 he graduated with a BA from
Leeds College Of Music. He has recorded albums in a wide range of formations, worked
as a session musician for artists as varied as Raphael Saadiq, Kasabian, Rag N Bone
Man and Scissor Sisters as well as performed on movie, TV and computer game soundtracks.
Each has proved the perfect setting for his warm and lyrical sound and although 
Alesbrook has shown his dexterity as a player able to cross multiple genres, it 
is Jazz that drives this album.

“The Stories We Tell Ourselves” is a collection of original songs that convey ideas
of love, loss, relationships and identity. Stories reflecting on the past and recognising
how our perceptions often change with insight and experience. From the flush of 
young love, to the challenges of staying authentic in our ever changing and fast
paced world, Alesbrook touches on themes that are universal to us all. From the 
lighthearted nature of songs like “Key Lime Pie” and“Just One More Thing,” to the
heart-breaking story of a “Fallen Star,” there is a message here for all.

01. For Louis
 02. On My Way 03. Key Lime Pie 04. Going Home 05. Anna 06. Fiddlesticks
07. Precious One 08. Fallen Star 09. Just One More Thing 10. My First Love 11. Last
Orders

**Gary Alesbrook – Trumpet/Flugelhorn **
 **Anders Olinder – Piano ** **Adam King–
Double Bass ** **Ian Matthews – Drums ** **Matt Hopkins – Guitar ** **Ruth Hammond–
Tenor Saxophone **

Also Featuring:

**Raul Midón – Vocals on ‘Precious One.’ **
 **Elliott Cole – Vocals on ‘Key Lime
Pie’ and ‘My First Love.’ ** **Phoebe Jane – Vocals on ‘Going Home.’ ** **Victoria
Klewin – Vocals on ‘My First Love.’** **Phil King – Vocals on ‘Fallen Star’**

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