Home Now showcases Muir’s lyrical compositional style in a set of five pieces with expressive playing of both delicate beauty and overflowing ecstasy. The first three tracks feature a collaboration with lyricist Anjali Bhat, with Muir’s classical heritage coming to the fore in the impressionistic opener Sunlight, a captivating portrayal of a romantic encounter, whilst the title track explores the experience of finding a sense of home in a new place.
John-Paul describes the album in his own words: “The compositions that make up ‘Home Now’ are often imbued with warmth and highlight some of the experiences of being human that are hard to describe. They came about naturally over a period of several years, reflecting both my collaboration with Anjali and my writing, finding its voice in a sort of ‘chamber jazz’ that encompasses my classical roots alongside improvisation and a movement towards a European jazz sound. I’ve always loved Brigitte’s musicianship, and her sound and intuitive approach to the songs is everything and more than I could have dreamt. George, Jakub, and Eric are all incredibly versatile musicians who instinctively feel this music and it is truly a joy for me to bring this music to life with them.”
“Beauty distilled: from the opening intimacy of ‘Sunlight’, you know Home Now is special.”
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Jazzwise
“Beautiful”
Cerys Matthews (BBC Radio 6)
“A convincing artistic statement from Muir that showcases several sides of his impressive all round musical talent”
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The Jazz Mann
“An album that draws on the many influences that have formed John-Paul Muir’s increasingly individual and contemporary take on jazz, that draws on chamber music and classical music and his own muse as a composer, yet still permits the flow of ideas between the musicians that is inherently beautiful.”
Jazz Views
“Beautifully honest, ‘Home Now’ unfolds gently with a vulnerability that lets the light in.”
UK Jazz News
“Radiant”
Ruth Fisher (Jazz FM)
“Absolutely fabulous”
Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM)

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