Paper Boat, by Major Ruse

Paper Boat

by Major Ruse

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1.	Athena 04:29	buy track
2.	Make Me Stay (Feat. Daisy Godfrey) 05:40	buy track
3.	Reflections 04:37	buy track
4.	Miss You More 01:42	buy track
5.	Sage 05:21	buy track
6.	All Things 03:59	buy track
7.	Trip To Jerusalem 07:13	buy track
8.	Paper Boat 06:19	buy track

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‘Paper Boat’ is the debut album from Major Ruse, an exciting EDM & Punk-influenced contemporary jazz quartet hailing from Nottingham.

As an album, Paper Boat looks at the multi-faceted nature of the individual, the acceptance of all aspects of self, and the journey towards self-acceptance through music. Introspection and soul-searching are represented through flowing, rich melodies and expansiveness whilst aggression, insecurity and discomfort oftentimes take the form of quick dynamic changes, jagged rhythms and complex melodies.

This album shows a culmination of countless years of professional musicianship shared between the band, and each song reflects the effort, care, and instrumental mastery that they possess. With Marcus Joseph on saxophone, Joe Egan on guitar, Jack Benjamin on bass and Jamie Sykes on drums, this debut album has true depth and character, dancing between influences and genres seamlessly, whilst maintaining authenticity to a central theme.

An album created by true music lovers, Major Ruse has the means to become a great representation of the contemporary UK Jazz scene.

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released December 15, 2023

Marcus Joseph (Sax)
Jamie Sykes (Drums)
Jack Benjamin (Bass)
Joe Egan (Guitar)
Daisy Godfrey (Vocalist)
Duncan Gallagher (Strings)
Jonni Scott (Synth Bass)

Produced & Mixed by Phil Booth
Recorded at JT Soar
Mastered by Joe Caithness

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Major Ruse Nottingham, UK

MAJOR RUSE a hip hop influenced jazz quartet with a rocky, punk edge, described by Tom Robinson as ‘a totally fantastic f***ing noise’.

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