Chris Jaggers Atcha! Act of Faith

Act of Faith by name and act of faith by nature! In these times of global upheaval and rampant consumerism, often music represents the only link with sanity. Commercial considerations apart, working on an album is a good way to stay centred and to strive for something positive in the world and that is certainly what Chris and the band have done.

The music builds on previous strong cajun, zydeco and r'n'b leanings, adding a rockier, jazzier and funkier approach, proving that you don't have to be American to produce a good roots album.

Chris has been prolific as a song writer over the last decade or so, but now his writing is stronger and more esoteric than ever. The humour is dry, the emotion is transparent, the energy is there. The songs benefit from Act of Faith's crystalline and imaginative production, handled by Jim Mortimore and Charlie Hart, and from interpretation by a band in which every member is part of the rhythm section.

And the guests make great contributions. Of course, it helps when Mick is your brother, not least because of the way he can hone in on the essence of a song. Dave Gilmour contributes superbly, as does Sam Brown who brings another dimension to the already rich Atcha! canvas. Then there are Andy Mackay, Billy Jenkins, Ben Waters, Jon Newey, Carol Grimes, Frank Mead...... Friends, how can you live without this album?

Scheduled for release in Europe by SPV records in March 2006

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