John Turville - Piano
George Hart - Drums
with:
Jason Yarde - Saxophones
Attab Haddad - Oud
Vasilis Sirikis - Percussion
The core of the album is the tight unit that is the Matt Ridley Trio. Comprised of the award-winning pianist John Turville, the highly musical (not to mention fiercely virtuosic) drumming talents of George Hart, and Ridley at the helm, the trio soars through the leaders' genre-bending improvisational territory with wit and aplomb, no matter if the musical terrain is tricksy or serene, creating a unique sound world unlike any working unit in London today. As a bassist, Ridley is solid to the core, yet light on his fingers across the fretboard as he navigates his own compositions, using them as a vehicle for expression as both a bassist and accomplished soloist. Special guest saxophonist and globally recognized composer Jason Yarde perfectly assimilated the feeling of Ridley's compositions, singing the melodies from the depths of his soul, and improvising in a way that few saxophonists working today could conceive. ....Whirlwind Recordings
