Tournesol “sunflower”

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Seb Pipe
Pipe takes time out from his “Life Experience” band, to explore the freeness of this drumless trio.

“The talented young altoist Pipe has the kind of self-assured confidence of an emerging star, but the good sense to simply play how he wants to play. Pipe’s flawless technique and witty ideas make him one to watch.” - Jazzwise Magazine

"Pipe’s serpentine melodic fluency, improv resourcefulness and controlled freedom with pitch all confirm that the early accolades he has received were well deserved..” - John Fordham (The Guardian)

"I'm impressed, this is good stuff...it’s deep" - Jack Massarik (BBC Radio 3 Jazz Line-Up)

“Seb is pushing the boundaries and experimenting with some very innovative concepts…it is individuals like him who move the art form forward.” - Jean Toussaint

Marcus Penrose
"Solid and inventive bass player" – Chris Parker, The Vortex

"He weighs in with a series of excellent bass solos" – Ian Mann (the jazz Mann)

Resent collaborations with: Phil Robson, Jeff Williams, Bill Bruford and Asaf Sirkis

Will Butterworth
"Precociously talented, young modern jazz pianist plays with spacious and fractious beauty" - Time Out

“A really exciting musical prospect, Will Butterworth is unquestionably in the vanguard of UK modern jazz performers.” - “One of the most talented young players on the scene." - Steve Ruby, London's 606 Club

"His two handed approach produces prodigious left hand rhythms in a stunning display of virtuosity.” “Butterworth is an exciting new discovery." - Ian Mann (the Jazz Mann)