Chris Biscoe Profiles Quartet

A truly inspired performance by the latest edition of Chris Biscoes Profiles Quartet, on its first public outing"
Chris Biscoe - saxes, alto clarinet and alto flute
Alcyona Mick - piano
Larry Bartley - bass
Winston Clifford - drums
An exploration of the musical legacies of the extraordinary bassist, composer and bandleader Charles Mingus, and of reeds virtuoso Eric Dolphy. The band features music written by Eric Dolphy and tunes from Oliver Nelson, Fats Waller, Monk and Mingus .
Chris Biscoe has appeared as a soloist on more than 40 albums, including records with George Russell, Mike Westbrook, Andy Sheppard and The Brotherhood of Breath. Major tours include Hermeto Pascoal Big Band and The New York Composers Orchestra.
Larry Bartley is a leading light of the contemporary jazz scene, featured with the bands of Byron Wallen, Ingrid Laubrock and Jason Yarde.
Alcyonais a pianist working at the forefront of the London Jazz scene...nominated for a parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist Award, her own projects include a trio with Paul Clarvis/Calum Gourlay,duo with Tori Freestone, duo with cellist Kate Short.
Winston Cliffordis one of the most in-demand drummers on the Jazz scene to date. "The great Winston Clifford gives a finely nuanced performance behind the kit" The Jazz Mann