In loving memory of my wife and soul mate Marilyn… There Will Never Be Another You [track 8] and my mum and guardian angel, Joan the Wind Beneath My Wings [2]! With this song and Feeling Good [7] I became Brisbane’s Senior Superstar 2007! Mum and I often sang Somewhere [11] together!
A very special thanks to Ingrid James for inspiring and helping me discover my upper register and a new intimate interpretation of jazz standards It Could Happen To You [3], I Thought About You [5] and Stardust [9]. Also for introducing me to Paul Hudson, Jeremy O’Connor and Shannon Marshall who enthusiastically embraced all my music and sparked a Soulful Latin Fusion in 70s favourite Light My Fire [4]!
“Peter explores a range of emotions from the seamless and languid soulfulness of Rack of Life [6] to the crystalline delicacy of Stardust [9]. He can be laid back and restrained in a cool and engaging way as well as punching out a soulful blues – but always with a strong sense of poignancy and compassion!” Ingrid James.
My first piano lesson at Jazzworx in 2008 lead to The Truth [1] with lyrics inspired by a friend’s triumph! This and other originals Rack Of Life [6], The Torch [10] and Brothers [12] highlight musical memories and inspired the artwork on the CD cover!
Many thanks to Zane Trow, John Briggs and Access Arts members. “Visual Arts and music have been created together since the dawn of time and jazz and visual arts have a proud history of collaboration. The workshop in August 2011 saw artists responding directly to the ebb and flow of the music in an atmosphere of respect and creative collaboration,” Zane Trow.
A very special thanks to my younger brother Andy who creatively arranged and played the music for this my debut album. “The imagery of Psalm 133 inspires the song Brothers [12]. God is very pleased when we live and work together in a harmonious and loving relationship. It is an absolute joy to be part of Pete’s musical and spiritual journey,” Andy Vance.
You can listen to and purchase The Truth CD Album here
