(Review/screenshots by Amy Sibley-Allen)
Besides Golding’s success with Moses Boyd
he has collaborated with the likes of Zara McFarlane and Ashley Henry. Following the
2018 release of Ex Nihlo, his experimental project with the brilliant composer
and pianist Elliot Galvin, he released his own album, Abstractions of
Reality Past and Incredible Feathers, to critical acclaim. The album was
nominated for Best Jazz Album at the 2020 Jazz FM awards, and whilst he didn’t
win that accolade Golding did take home Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the Year.
We were warned that we should ‘expect the unexpected’ by music journalist, broadcaster and DJ Tina Edwards as she introduced the gig - she was not wrong. The pure energy of the trio is impressive and communication throughout the set both empathetic and confident. Golding radiates a level of calm yet simultaneously channels a fierce energy and his saxophone playing is incredible - both technically and in terms of depth of feeling.
The sonic journey traversed a variety of
textures and tempos. Playing both tenor and soprano sax Golding’s playing is delicate
and nuanced at points, before his intense, funky, heavy vibe prevails. At times
the sound is distorted and
other worldly, an underwater conversation reminiscent of whale sounds, but then
it thrusts us among what could be a loud squawking flock of birds. Golding
rocks back and forth as he plays conjuring the feeling the world is ending; the
noise of TV interference but on a global scale - think all technology malfunctioning
at once.
Golding delivers a heartfelt thanks and
goodbye to ‘all the lovely people’ at home with the fitting message to ‘take
care of yourselves and each other’ before channelling the iconic Mork’s goodbye
- ‘Nanu, Nanu’ Binker.
Amy
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