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Welcome

by Don Glori

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Ponte 05:37
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Dlareme 06:07
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Cleanse 00:48
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The Wire 05:57
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Dinner Party 08:19
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Headnoise 00:42
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Commodore 03:27

about

Aptly titled, ‘Welcome’ is the debut album from Don Glori. A kaleidoscopic free dive into his world, featuring 8 recordings of revolving jazz, Brazilian, soul and funk inspired compositions spinning together and blurring into a genre bending slew of new music.

There is an intangible element of joy and connection sitting just outside the grasp of description or definition that can be felt throughout this album. Each song on this album captures the spirit and irrepressible energy that underpins the core of the Don Glori project. Imperfections are captured along with the moments of transcendence. Layers of vocal harmonies oscillate next to pulsating samba rhythms while spiritual overtones permeate throughout. Congas and percussion form a holy union with the drum kit, co piloted by Don Glori’s own bass lines. Saxophones, horns and flutes flutter in between the musical canyons carved out by the piano and vibraphone. When you press all of these forces together you can start to feel the intangible; the intrinsic human elements existing in the creases. The sweat, excitement and willingness of each musician to dedicate their spirit and take risks on every track of this album.

It’s clear from the outset that this is an expansive body of work, from the spiritual jazz opener ‘Maiden Waters’ to the bubbling street party that is ‘Dlareme’, and ending on the unashamedly seductive ‘Commodore’. This is the kind of record that will translate equally to both the dance floor and the lounge room rug.

credits

released October 14, 2022

Don Glori - Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion & Synthesizers
Al Kennedy - Drums
Lewis Moody - Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizers
Javier Fredes - Percussion
Lachlan Thompson - Saxophone, Flute
Kelly Ottaway - Vibraphone on Tracks 1 & 2
Josh Bennier - Trombone
Erica Tucceri - Flute on Track 3
Mathew Hall - Vocals on Tracks 1, 2, 6 & 8
Allysha Joy - Vocals Tracks 1, 2 & 6
Hannah McKittrick - Vocals on Tracks 1, 2 & 6
Merinda Dias-Jayasinha - Vocals on Track 3
Ruby Dargaville - Vocals on Track 7
Robyn Cummins - Dings on Track 7

Recorded at Rolling Stock Studios & The Bungalow
All songs produced & written by Gordon Li
Engineered, Mixed & Co-Produced by Lewis Moody
Mastered by Corey Kikos
Artwork by Nick Dahlen
Design by Alex Rothmeier & Rochelle Oh

Thanks to Music Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria for supporting this project.

Special thanks to Tim, Selene, Lachlan, Robyn, Mackenzie and Nick.

This album was written and recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We pay respects to their elders, past and present.

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Don Glori Melbourne, Australia

Don Glori is a pseudonym for Melbourne based artist Gordon Li.

Carefully considered compositions that facilitate heavy doses of improvisation, Don Glori’s music reflects a deep fascination in Jazz, House and Brazilian music. Tied together by his inimitable spirit and dedication to making it groove. ... more

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