Southern Drawl [CD]

Southern Drawl' is the debut album from Monocled Man, the brainchild of trumpeter, composer and producer Rory Simmons, an artist who comfortably sits at the forefront of the UK's new wave of improvising and creative musicians.

A trio consisting of Simmons on trumpet, Chris Montague on guitars and Jon Scott on drums, Monocled Man are already known for their unabashed raw energy, eclectic mix of genres and tricksy yet accessible compositions.

These three astute musicians enjoy careers pushing music to its limit as sidemen with many of the most celebrated contemporary British bands, and bring this wealth of experience to make the music on 'Southern Drawl' a completely unique and exciting statement, representing some of the best in what's happening on the UK's new music landscape.

Personnel: Rory Simmons (trumpet, keyboards, audio editing), Chris Montague (guitars), Jon Scott (drums)