Ben Wilcock releases first single ‘Aenea’
Hamiltonian jazz pianist/ composer Ben Wilcock has today released his latest single Aenea, from his upcoming sci-fi inspired album The River Tethys. Wilcock has performed for over twenty years with musicians such as R & B singer Aaradnha, Chris Cain and soul singer Bella Kalolo playing sets at Glastonbury, Java Jazz Festival and the New Zealand Music Awards.
Jazz and Sci-Fi don’t typically mix – in his latest single Aenea, Wilcock breaks away from convention in his most contemporary project to date through an eclectic mix of harmonic centres and brave improvisation. The track is based on the characteristics of Aenea – a protagonist in the sci-fi novel saga Hyperion which is the inspiration for the new album The River Tethys.
The vinyl album is set for release on August 20th, 2021, and features eleven unique compositions by Wilcock, who is joined by award-winning drummer John Rae, violinist Tristan Carter and Dan Yeabsley on double bass. Each track on The River Tethys is based on different unique worlds explored by protagonists with the sci-fi novel.
Wilcock will debut The River Tethys during The Wellington Jazz Festival on June 11th at the iconic music venue Meow.
Aenea will be released on Spotify May 21st, 2021, and the full album The River Tethys will be available via CD, vinyl and digital online at www.thickrecords.co.nz from August 20th, 2021.
TOUR DATES
11/6 – Wellington Jazz Festival
https://www.jazzfestival.nz/events/ben-wilcock-album-release/
ARTIST LINKS
www.benwilcock.co.nz
www.thickrecords.co.nz
www.facebook.com/thejellyrollsnz
