Tony Gould, John Sangster, Ray Martin, The Pro Musica Strings – Gould Plays Gould (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1979

Gould Plays Gould is an LP by John Sangster, Tony Gould, Ray Martin, The Pro Musica Strings from 1979 released on the Move label.

About this album

Gould Plays Gould is a refined and distinctive 1979 jazz album that brings Tony Gould’s compositional voice into focus with support from John Sangster, Ray Martin and the Pro Musica Strings. The record balances chamber-like string writing with jazz ensemble interplay, giving the music a measured, reflective quality rather than a standard small-group swing feel. Across extended movements and lyrical pieces, Gould’s writing favours colour, space and melodic development, while the guest players add warmth and character. It stands as a strong example of Australian jazz crossing into orchestral textures without losing its improvisational identity.