4th April 2016: ★★★★ from The Scotsman amongst latest reviews for Matt Ridley and Mettã ft: John Turville, Jazon Yarde and George Hart. Tour starts again this week.

Following up his debut release on Whirlwind (Thymos, 2013), British double bassist and composer Matt Ridley presents his latest release  Mettã. The album,  – its 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.

Here are the highlights from the latest reviews received for Mettã:

“A very organic and at times crystalline sounding quartet.”
★★★★ The Scotsman (full review)

“This  highly absorbing and accessible recording is full of high quality improvising with strong original themes performed by one of our very best contemporary jazz quartets.”
Jazz Views (full review)

“Leader, composer and bassist Matt Ridley’s structures work to everyone’s strengths with very satisfying contributions from saxophonist Jason Yarde, pianist John Turville and drummer George Hart.
Northern Echo (website)

“At times moody and intense, at others jaunty and upbeat… Evocative and entertaining throughout.”
London Jazz (full review)

“An engaging and satisfying experience.”
Sandy Brown Jazz (full review)

Matt will be touring with Mettã starting this week

For more details including how to buy tickets, click: here

08/04/16 – Fleece Jazz

14/04/16 – The Hidden Rooms, Cambridge

15/04/16 – The Red Lion, Birmingham

17/04/16 – The Hen & Chicken, Bristol

18/04/16 – Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

04/05/16 – Jazzland, Swansea

Here’s The Matt Ridley Quartet at a recent show at London’s Royal Festival Hall

to read a review from Jazz Views of this event click: here

Images: Rob Blackham