Earthworks (band)

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Earthworks is a British jazz band led by drummer Bill Bruford. It was established in 1986 with a line up that included Django Bates on keyboards and Iain Ballamy on saxophone. The band has since gone through many line-ups featuring young British jazz players who have since gone on to become well-known, and has recorded several albums for Editions EG.

[edit] Album covers

All of the band's album covers have been created by illustrator and designer Dave McKean, who is quite close to Iain Ballamy. McKean is also a jazz pianist, and the two have worked on several musical projects together.

[edit] Discography

  • Earthworks (1987)
  • Dig? (1989)
  • All Heaven Broke Loose (1991)
  • Stamping Ground (live) (1994)
  • Heavenly Bodies (compilation) (1997)
  • A Part, and Yet Apart (1999)
  • The Sound of Surprise (2001)
  • Footloose and Fancy-Free (live) (2002)
  • Random Acts of Happiness (2004)
  • Earthworks Underground Orchestra (2006)