A week of writing and meetings. Jonny Walker down yesterday and I’m looking forward to mixing our song we wrote together called Song For Bernie. Mike Lindup is planning a new album which is a very interesting concept that we may record in Thailand or London. Jamie Abbott is playing a gig at the Bedford on 20th October which I am playing keys on which will be great and The Slow Readers Club have made it onto playlist at the new Q radio as they should. Writing tomorrow with the super talented Rich Craker tomorrow at Lower Barn. Off to Berlin next week to present prizes for the G Tech competition that I have been a judge on. Meeting with Vintage Trouble at the end of the month which excites me!

Sting news is that a boxed set of his lifes work is coming out as he turns 60! and seven of my productions are included and one co written song. Very exciting. The songs are A Thousand Years/Brand New Day/Desert Rose/Ghost Story/Send Your Love/Stolen Car (Take Me Dancing)/Whenever I Say Your Name(Ft Mary J Blige). Other news is Adrian Slade is preparing to do her video for One and and Only Boy in LA next week This is a song I produced and wrote and features great performances by New York jazz trio Tri-Fi. All done live at British Grove along with another 4 songs.
Jamie Abbott album is finally tweaked (just one more thing!) and sounds massive. Again great live performances from rhythm section Jeremy Stacey (Noel Gallagher, Sheryl Crow) MArk Neary (The Hours) and myself and Jamie on the rest. Will put some new music up soon. Kip X

I love my kids starting a new term as it feels like I can start afresh as well. New chords, logic template, fresh relaxed mind open to new possibilities. Setting up a label called Extenso Music Unlimited first artists will be Slow Readers and Milly Winter. Adrian Slade ep was mastered on Friday and she wll shoot her 1st video in LA this month for One and Only Boy. Jamie Abbotts half an album also mastered at Lowlands by Nigel and he has a launch gig on 20th October at the Bedford. I’m hoping to play some keys. Have a great week. Kip x

Our second day of recording at British Grove Studios for Seattle artist Adrian Slade. Brilliant sound and vibes from jazz band Tr-Fi, as well as horn section. String section to be recorded this evening. Two down, two to go. Beautiful sounds, beautiful people. Love it

Long days working on the great new album by The Slow Readers Club. Gret fun and it is beginning to sound aweeeeesomeeee!! JAmie Abbott album still at early stages but we are recording 3 days next week
which should have all the guitars and keyboards finished on the first five songs. and the sun is shining