Soliloquy

Phil Broadhurst

Available to DOWNLOAD or as a PRINT-ON-DEMAND CD

Recorded in November 2019 on the grand piano in his home, the tone of Phil’s final album is fittingly intimate, reflective and introspective, but without ever becoming heavy, dark or sentimental. A 50-minute set of originals mixed with favourite standards and in-the-moment improvisations, this is Phil Broadhurst at his most restrained, but unmistakably affirmative best. The improvisations alone offer an intriguing glimpse into what might have been a strong new direction.

“After several successful concerts, private jazz parties and much teaching using our marvellous Yamaha grand, I felt it was time to pursue a long-held dream to record a set of solo piano pieces within the intimate acoustics of our home. Steve and John kindly set up a recording system that enabled me to record whenever the mood took me, and after hours of spontaneous recording in November 2019, we settled on a mixture of old favourites, of off-the-cuff improvisations, and several of my originals.

Thanks to all who helped make this project happen, especially my wife Julie and son Cameron for their support during this recording.”

Phil Broadhurst, April 5, 2020

Produced by Phil Broadhurst
Recorded by John Kim and Steve Garden
Mixed and mastered by Steve Garden
Design by UnkleFranc
Printing by Studio Q

Released: 10 June 2020
Catalogue: RAT-J-1049

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PHIL BROADHURST

Phil was a leading New Zealand jazz artist. In 2001 he became the first jazz musician to be awarded the MNZM for services to jazz. He was Head of Jazz Studies at the New Zealand School of Music (Massey University, Auckland) from 2000 to 2016, and in 2008 was awarded an MPhil for his thesis on French jazz pianist Michel Petrucciani. A well-known broadcaster, he presented The Art of Jazz, a weekly jazz programme on Radio New Zealand Concert for over 20 years. His numerous credits include performing at major jazz festivals and events in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, UK and France, and collaborating with many jazz greats visiting NZ, such as Johnny Griffin, Ronnie Scott, and Scott Hamilton.

Phil passed away in April, 2020, but not before completing this intimate set of solo piano recordings. The music was recorded in November 2019 on the grand piano in his home, then edited and mixed in the summer of 2020. The album was finished just a few weeks before Phil’s passing. He loved the end result, and we sincerely hope you do too.