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Written and led by musician and sculptor Marcus Vergette, THE FARM comprises a group of connected vocal compositions that paint a portrait of Vergette’s farm In Devon, where he has lived for the past 35 years.

THE FARM intriguingly incorporates multiple field recordings, taken from the local area, with live performance, drawing inspiration from Marcus’ many years of working, observing, and trying to increase the biodiversity on his farm.

It features sounds such as a Hoverfly pupae stridulating, 15th century church bells ringing, the dawn chorus, rain, a country auction, hay being cut and wood splitting.

“Here’s a sound you’ve not heard woven into an jazz ensemble before. A fine example of making Art using whatever comes to hand. Music that is open to all influences, but rooted in the details of a social, human - managed ecosystem”.
Jon Turney uk jazz news

THE FARM features
Marcus Vergette bass, bandleader, bells
Nel Hubbard, Jessica Wynn-Jones, Lucy Foat vocals
Jem Fatna percussion
Steve Buckley alto saxophone and penny whistle

With appearances on the album by
Matthew Bourne, George Cooper, Dhevdhas Nair piano
Josh Westrip trumpet
Roz Harding, Harry Fulcher saxophones
Gary Evans drums
Lisa Rowe violin
Sally Meyer, Lucy Barnes bells

Lyrics by
Ted Hughes
Kate Westbrook
P.E.Mondjegou

NIGHTJAR RECORDS
nightjar-records.com 2401
exclusively on vinyl and download with
a Marcus Vergette engraving on the cover

Available from Bandcamp

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