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The Spanish Tinge
Ben’s second CD, released on Jazzhead in April 2007

The Spanish Tinge is a collection of diverse originals, some of which feature the “Spanish Tinge”: Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, odd time claves and the influence of Argentinean tango. The album also includes a jazz treatment of a Yiddish ballad and more exploration of contemporary possibilties for stride piano and early jazz sounds. This diversity of styles reflects Winkelman’s inclusive approach to composition, seeking to give more of his varied musical interests a place in his jazz work.

The title is inspired by that famous Jelly Roll Morton quote:
“In one of my earliest tunes, ‘New Orleans Blues’, you can hear the Spanish tinge. In fact, if you can’t manage to put tinges of Spanish in your tunes, you will never be able to get the right seasoning, I call it, for jazz.” – Jelly Roll Morton (refering to the influence of Afro-Carribean music on jazz).

1. Hurtling Towards The Grave 7:18
2. The More Complex Needs of the Northern Soul 8:07
3. Malady 8:42
4. The Spanish Tinge 7:17
5. Issachar 5:31
6. Urge 5:08
7. The Tearing of the Veil 7:06
8. Aguantando La Zozobra Crepuscular 7:16
9. Vilna 7:18

Total Time 64:12

Ben Winkelman Piano
Sam Anning Bass
Ben Vanderwal Drums

Guest Artists

On track 8
Javier Fredes Congas

On track 9
Paul Williamson Trumpet
Lachlan McLean Alto saxophone
Julien Wilson Tenor sax
Ben Gillespie Trombone