“It’s been quite a while since the release of the last album, and in that time an awful lot has happened.” is the opening line from Greg Carmichael’s notes for the band’s brand new album, 33 1/3 , and never a truer word has been written. The last studio album from the band, ‘Roseland’, was released in 2011, followed by a live double album, ‘Live In London’, in 2014. “It has almost become a running joke, “ says Miles Gilderdale, “after every single show we are constantly being asked, ‘When’s the new album coming out?’ It’s nice to finally have an answer for them.”

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Acoustic Alchemy

Count Basie Center for the Arts

In the world of contemporary jazz, Acoustic Alchemy stands as a beacon of innovation and musical excellence. Reflecting on their journey, the band finds themselves amidst a significant milestone—the release of their latest album. The anticipation has been palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting new material since the launch of their previous studio album, Roseland, back in 2011, followed by the electrifying Live In London in 2014. Miles Gilderdale, reflecting on the band’s journey, remarks, “It has almost become a running joke after every single show—we are constantly being asked, ‘When’s the new album coming out?’ It’s nice to finally have an answer for them.”

Dakota

Acoustic Alchemy does not release albums very often. The release of 33 1/3 in 2018 was an event, and the new work made it to the Top Ten of Billboard’s Jazz Album charts. The delay was the result of some personal issues and also the belief that you only write an album when you have something to say. “We’re quite lucky in that respect,” says the band’s Miles Gilderdale. “We don’t have a record label breathing down our necks, telling us we need to put out something every year.” Adds Greg Carmichael, “For us, the only time we even consider going into the studio is when we have some material that we really believe in.”

Lyric Theatre

Born in the UK, forged in the United States, Acoustic Alchemy celebrates 30 plus years at the forefront of Contemporary Jazz. The triple-Grammy group returns to the King Center Studio Theatre on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023, with another unmissable live show! Since 1995, Acoustic Alchemy continually sells-out Brevard county’s concert venue. They are back as innovative as ever!

King Center for the Performing Arts

Acoustic Alchemy has never accepted a place in one genre. The boundary-pushing instrumental group has been challenging audiences for nearly four decades with its blend of jazz, classical, flamenco and other world music, rock and New Age. The group has received three Grammy nominations and also has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands around. Their mission? Reaching the broadest audience by taking the potential of instrumental music as far as they can

Acoustic Alchemy

Oct 18, 2024