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Back to the Garden

by Nick Haywood Trio with Petra Haden

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"This is a beautiful recording by four fine musicians deeply sensitive to lyrics, and to music-making generally. From the first track, the traditional "Shenandoah" which begins with the haunting solo voice of Petra Haden, it is clear that something special will follow. And it does through an uncommonly creative approach to the music… This is a recording that will stand the test of time, and indeed, given the musical inventiveness with such repertoire, should be a model for others to follow.” Tony Gould AM

In 2017 I was invited by Brian Ritchie to direct a project for the 2018 MONAFOMA Festival in Hobart, Tasmania with Petra Haden and a large ensemble of outstanding musicians. The central theme of the project was to pay homage to Petra’s father, Charlie, who has profoundly influenced the careers of so many musicians worldwide. The sense of connection that I felt with Petra’s music making was immediate and it soon became clear that we both shared a passion for taking great musical risks.
It was during this time that the seeds of a potential recording project that would feature her with my trio began to form. Having performed and recorded with Colin and Niko regularly for nearly 20 years, I knew instinctively that the four of us would shine in that place where there are no preconceptions or set arrangements, where we could just let our ears and mutual trust allow things to unfold in real time.
In 2019 we finally had the opportunity to record at Niko’s Pughouse Studios and this album is the result. Our time at Pughouse was filled with joy, sharing, friendship and support for each other and I hope that this spirit is reflected in the music.
The title of the album is taken from the lyrics of the Joni Mitchell tune “Woodstock”.
For the session I selected tunes that each of us had played before, in different contexts, that would enable free-flowing, conversational music to develop and in turn allow each performer to contribute in a truly personal sense. There was minimal discussion before each take and what you hear on the album is as we heard it on the day. It was important for me to not make this a ‘bass album’, especially given that I am a bassist. I really wanted the music to flow naturally and allow each of us to serve the music, rather than impose an agenda on the recording. I hope you enjoy it.
Nick Haywood

Photo credits:
Petra Haden by Steven Perilloux
Nick Haywood and Nick Haywood Trio by David Collopy

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released September 16, 2021

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Nick Haywood Melbourne, Australia

Excited to announce the release of my new album "Back to the Garden" with Petra Haden, Colin Hopkins and Niko Schäuble. Check it out!

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