Chris Biscoe

Co-led by Chris Biscoe and Pete Hurt, the Wobbly Rail Five features compositions by Pete, Chris, Liam Noble and the always inspiring Thelonious Monk. The band's name is inspired by steam trains and a Cecil Taylor composition, which gives a clue to the band's eclectic approach. The emphasis is on melody, rhythm, dynamics and an openness to exploring contrasting musical areas.Pete Hurt and Chris Biscoe have played together, toured and recorded in the George Russell Anglo-American Orchestra, the Andy Sheppard Big Band and many small groups, including the Liam Noble Band. Chris also appeared on Pete's first big band record, 'Lost For Words', while Pete played on Chris's 'Profiles of Mingus', so this co-led band is a logical outcome of a long and varied musical partnership. Some new compositions by both leaders are featured, but some older pieces re-appear, such as the delightfully lyrical 'Lost for Words' in small band guise, and arrangements from Liam’s ‘In the Meantime’Line Up: Chris Biscoe - saxes & alto clarinet, Pete Hurt - saxes; Liam Noble - piano
Steve Watts - bass & Jon Scott - drums