Alex Hitchcock (tenor); James Copus (trumpet/flugel); Will Barry (piano/keys); Joe Downard (bass); Jay Davis (drums).
(Review by Lance).
Comparisions have been made with one of Miles Davis' classic quintets - the one with Wayne Shorter. A comparision that's pretty close. The themes are of that ilk and Hitchcock's tenor is in the Shorter vein whilst, dare I say it? Copus is a more exciting trumpet player than Miles. Admittedly Miles' emotional content may have been higher but for getting the adrenalin flowing, Copus wins hands down. I'm sure anyone who heard the band at the London and Cambridge Jazz Festivals where these were recorded live couldn't fail to agree with me.
The link below gives some background to the players and the recording and, despite their relative youth, they are already first-callers for many of the top names on the London scene. With this album and their forthcoming April/May tour coming up their profile will be even further extended and I'm pleased to note that they stop off at the Jazz Café, Newcastle on May 17.
Lance.More details.
PS: The eagle-eyed will identify the album cover as being by the legendary artist Gina Southgate whose jazz scenes are acclaimed worldwide.
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