Hamstrings & Hurricanes Joe Webb

• 1 Beth Yn Galw 04:04
• 2 P.I.P 03:42
• 3 28-50 01:24
• 4 100 years of Bill & Lil 03:35
• 5 Some Jesson 01:05
• 6 Curve Ball 02:08
• 7 Breuddwyd Cariad 03:40
• 8 Hamstrings & Hurricanes 04:32
• 9 Waiting In Eb 01:32
• 10 Newcastle Full Feel 02:52
• 11 Somedays 00:37
• 12 Squeeze Me 02:14
• 13 Hiraeth 04:52
• Total Runtime 36:17

Info for Hamstrings & Hurricanes

Following the release of the acclaimed EPs Collblanc and SET during early 2024, Joe Webb releases his much-anticipated full-length album Hamstrings & Hurricanes, featuring the formidable talents of Will Sach on bass and Sam Jesson on drums.

This album more than confirms the trio’s early promise and elevates them to a unique location in the modern jazz landscape.

“For the final track “Hiraeth” (“homesick” in Welsh) I wanted a more chilled version of Oasis’ “Shakermaker”. That era was the starting point of my love of music. I loved the way it made me feel. I started to get that same feeling when listening to Duke Ellington, Franz Liszt, Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson, Blur, Art Tatum and the list goes on… Also, I should add that the handwriting on the album cover was inspired by the Oasis album cover “Definitely Maybe.“

Joe Webb is an extraordinarily gifted pianist and improviser who, taking inspiration from the flavour of 90’s Brit-pop and adding references to his Welsh cultural roots, seamlessly blends traditional jazz with contemporary flair. His innovative approach breathes new life into classic jazz idioms, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly original. The Joe Webb Trio’s ability to amalgamate the old and the new has garnered them a deserved reputation for pushing the boundaries of jazz while respecting its rich heritage.

Hamstrings & Hurricanes, released on Edition Records, continues this bold exploration. The album is a continuous soundscape, weaving together live elements, absorbing trio improvisations, and spontaneous moments of creativity. With super fans such as Jools Holland, Jamie Cullum, and Gilles Peterson, Joe Webb is perfectly positioned to burst onto the international scene as one of the most respected musicians of his generation.

Joe Webb, piano
Will Sach, double bass
Sam Jesson, drums

Joe Webb
was born in Basingstoke but grew up in Neath and began studying jazz piano when he was 12 years old.

In 2009 Joe attended the Royal Welsh College for four years studying with some of the country's finest jazz musicians. During his time at the conservatoire, joe was given the opportunity to play at Brecon Jazz festival and has had compositions played on BBC radio and Welsh Radio.

Since graduating, joe has established himself in London and is highly regarded as a leading force on the u.k jazz scene.

Joe can currently be seen touring with the joe webb trio, elephants, Kansas Smitys house band, the Pete Horsefall quartet, Adrian Cox, Alaskalaska and Fraser & the alibis. As well as performing, he is in constant demand as a recording artist on piano and Organ.

This album contains no booklet.