Harry Brunt | Carolina Peaches
Carolina Peaches is the debut EP from saxophonist & composer, Harry Brunt. Recorded a week before the due date of his daughter, Isabella, Carolina Peaches reflects a time of immense change for Harry both personally and as a musician. Featuring the considerable talents of Billy Marrows, Flo Moore & Rod Oughton, this recording represents years of study and devotion to improvised music. Carolina Peaches is set for release on 5th September 2025 on Clonmell Jazz Social. The release will be celebrated with a launch gig at Green Note, Camden during the EFG London Jazz Festival on the 23rd November 2025.
In addition to his work with his own quartet, Harry is a co-leader of the award winning group, Howl Quartet. Described as combining a ‘fiery, passionate energy with a thoughtful, intelligent wistfulness and the results are utterly compelling’ (UK Vibe), Howl Quartet are the recipients of a Developmental Award through the Peter Whittingham Jazz Awards to support the release of their third album in 2025. They have performed at acclaimed venues including The Royal Albert Hall (Elgar Room), PizzaExpress Dean Street & Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Moreover, as a sideman, Harry has performed with artists including: Jean Carne, Anita Wardell, Tom Seals, Tony Momrelle (Incognito), Casandra Jenkins, Tomorrow’s New Quartet & Nel Begley.
‘Harry Brunt always takes you completely by surprise - he has the suavest tenor sax sound you’ll hear these days - a genuine original with a lifetime of creative work in front of him. He’s unmissable.’ John Harle
Carolina Peaches was recorded on 19th August 2024 at Lightship 95.
Mix by Giles Barrett
Master By Nate Wood at Kerseboom Mastering
Carolina Peaches features:
Billy Marrows is an award-winning guitarist, composer and arranger. He leads the Billy Marrows Band, the Billy Marrows Big Band and a new chamber jazz ensemble Grande Família. Billy is a member of projects across a broad spectrum of the London jazz scene such as Huw V Williams’ Di-Cysgodion, OK Aurora and the Tom Ridout Quintet.
He has toured in the UK and Europe with Chelsea Carmichael, the Tom Barford Group, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra and Tom Ridout in addition to appearing on a number of albums, including Amsterdam-based Sam Newbould’s Bogus Notus and Tom Barford's Bloomer, released on Edition records.
Billy Marrows | Guitar
Flo Moore is one of the most in demand bassists on the UK scene. She has played for Jordan Rakei, Alfa Mist, Keaton Henson, Jason Rebello (Sting), Hugh Harris (The Kooks) and Drew MacFarlane (Glass Animals) among many others.
She has toured across the world and performed at numerous venues and festivals, such as the Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Glastonbury Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Blue Note Milan. Her recording credits include tracks featuring Simon Phillips, Frank Gambale and Chad Wackerman, sessions for BBC Radio 1 and 2, and two albums with Grammy award-winning producer Jason Miles (Chaka Khan, Miles Davis).
Flo Moore | Bass
Rod Oughton is a drummer and prolific bandleader, currently leading Tomorrow's New Quartet, Imperfect Bread, OK Aurora, and Sargento Pimienta. His compostions have been heard on Jazz FM and BBC Radio 3, and his album 'All Together Now!' was named Editor's Choice by Jazzwise Magazine.
As a sideman, Oughton also plays drums for Hannah Grace, Tom Ridout Quintet, Jana Varga, Saiichi Sugiyama, UFO, Septology, Tina Carr, and Joseph Costi. He has played all over the UK and Europe, as well as in Dubai, Cuba and Brazil. Notable venues include Ronnie Scott’s, The Bimhuis and Cadogan Hall, Love Supreme, Latitude and BST Hyde Park. He has also performed on London’s West End in the National Theatre show 'Our House'.
Rod Oughton | Drums
Carolina Peaches Press Information:
Pull Over For Carolina Peaches (GX8SA2500001)
Composer: Harry Brunt
Order of Soloists: Harry Brunt, Billy Marrows
Dedicated to time spent with family, road-tripping across Harry’s mother-in-law’s home state of North Carolina.
Echoes (GX8SA2500002)
Composer: Harry Brunt
Order of Soloists: Billy Marrows, Harry Brunt
For Hilary, Harry’s granny.
Perfectly Out Of Place (GX8SA2500003)
Composer: Harry Brunt
Order of Soloists: Billy Marrows, Flo Moore
For the realisation that being true to yourself is the only way to be.
Me Before B (GX8SA2500004)
Composer: Harry Brunt
Order of Soloists: Harry Brunt, Rod Oughton
For the immense feelings of responsibility that comes with becoming a parent for the first time.