Composer Aaron Liddard promotes his new jazz album Nylon Man with new show tomorrow

Nylon man is the new album by saxophonist, keyboardist, arranger and composer Aaron Liddard, released today (October 7) with a London show at the Temple of Art & Music, Mercato Metropolitano, tomorrow.

Featuring a plethora of guest contributions from the likes of Carleen Anderson, Omar Puente and Miss Baby Sol, Nylon Man is 12 tracks of jazz by a UK-based artist, influenced by music of Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean and Africa.

In his wide-ranging career, Aaron has contributed to many different musical experiences including working with Amy Winehouse, Prince and Maceo Parker, and in genres ranging from hip-hop and rock to Latin music and gospel.

But jazz has always been the closest music to his heart, he said. “Jazz is the only living musical art-form that is not defined by its exclusions,” said Aaron. “At its truest, jazz is an evolving aural tradition. “As a musician with myriad musical influences, jazz is the only home that allows me to fully explore.”

He describes Nylon Man as “roughly 12 years in the making” and a summation of his career to this point.

Forty two musicians in all appear on this project. Of Giulia Marelli, who is prominent on four numbers, Aaron says “she is able to tackle every detail and edge with precision and deliver performances with charisma”.

“Giulia comes to my music with the best attitude, capability and emotional energy,” he added.

Nylon Man, which is named after the three cities that most influenced Aaron – New York, London and Manchester – begins with a tribute to the late Chick Corea, Corean Castaway.

Aaron spent a long period as a regular member of Amy Winehouse’s band, toured with singer Beverley Knight, performed with Maceo Parker and Prince, and played rock with the Stargazers and the Boomtown Rats.

Pictured: Aaron Liddard Picture: Marilyn Aaron Stringer