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40 by The Scornful Four

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Album Title: 40
Label: 4000 Records
Released: 2025
Duration: 00:06:59

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About the Album

The Scornful Four started out as a Chet Baker/Gerry Mulligan Quartet rip-off/tribute with Garton on baritone saxophone, but he has made the switch to alto with revered reference to the enigmatic beauty and undeniably Australian rasp of Bernie McGann, as well as the often chord-less ensembles of Ornette Coleman. The classic jazz hero-worship continues with nods to the legendary pianoless groups of Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane’s fiery 1960s ensembles, the intensity of Mark Simmonds and Scott Tinkler, and the genre-breaking excursions of Sandy Evans. The new single ‘40’ was written as a tribute to Nina Simone and takes specific inspiration from her performances of ‘Sinnerman’ and ‘Mississippi Goddamn’.

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Personnel

The Scornful Four
band / ensemble / orchestra
Andrew Garton
saxophone, alto
Helen Russell
bass, acoustic

Date featured

February 6, 2026

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It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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