Matt Ridley Quartet at Hen And Chicken

Following up his debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), his new album Metta – a title and concept referencing themes of benevolence and goodwill – finds him progressing his shared creativity again with his quartet of pianist John Turville, drummer George Hart, and soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde, who appears here in a fuller, more centrally melodic role. Captured within a single day, this is a studio recording brimming with passion and spontaneity, now transferred to live tour.

Ridley’s musical landscape is one of focused rhythmic, chordal and improvisational invention which can both challenge and delight. Since graduating from Trinity College of Music in 2005, Matt has established himself as one of the most versatile, creative and hard-working bass players on the UK scene. Known for his imaginative soloing, solid time keeping and great sound, he is (somewhat unusually) in demand for both straight-ahead and modern jazz. He also has much experience in the spheres of World Music, Folk, Classical and Pop....

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Following up his debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), his new album Metta – a title and concept referencing themes of benevolence and goodwill – finds him progressing his shared creativity again with his quartet of pianist John Turville, drummer George Hart, and soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde, who appears here in a fuller, more centrally melodic role. Captured within a single day, this is a studio recording brimming with passion and spontaneity, now transferred to live tour.

Ridley’s musical landscape is one of focused rhythmic, chordal and improvisational invention which can both challenge and delight. Since graduating from Trinity College of Music in 2005, Matt has established himself as one of the most versatile, creative and hard-working bass players on the UK scene. Known for his imaginative soloing, solid time keeping and great sound, he is (somewhat unusually) in demand for both straight-ahead and modern jazz. He also has much experience in the spheres of World Music, Folk, Classical and Pop.

Aside from his own project, Matt leads the MJQ Celebration. A straight-ahead yet modern outfit, the band comprises Brit-jazz award winner vibraphonist Jim Hart, pianist Barry Green, and Brit-jazz award winner Steve Brown on drums. Propelled by Ridley’s ebullient swing, the group lend an exciting modern sensibility to the well known and loved repertoire of the Modern Jazz Quartet

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