9th March 2016: Ahead of it’s release later this week, London Jazz, All About Jazz, Jazzwise and Jazz FM feature ‘Outlier’ by Jeff Williams.

His third album for Whirlwind (following 2011’s Another Time and 2013’s The Listener), Williams’ Outlier combines previously unrecorded works from the ‘70s and ‘80s – such as the driving, fusion-laced ‘Dream Visitor’ and Brazilian-hued ‘Hermeto’ (after Hermeto Pascoal) – with more recent, equally assertive compositions.

In this, his latest solo project, the accomplished band leader and composer collaborates with both seasoned and up-and-coming colleagues from the UK: Josh Arcoleo (tenor saxophone), Phil Robson (guitar), Kit Downes (keys) and Sam Lasserson (basses).

Outlier  releases later this week and here’s a selection of the previews, features and reviews already received:

“A very good album which benefits from Williams’ imaginative compositions and the ensemble’s excellent musicianship… play frequently for a lasting effect.”
All About Jazz (full review)

Interview in London Jazz: (full feature)

‘New and Old’ played on on Jazz FM’s ‘The Cutting Edge’ Playlist

Album and tour preview in Jazzwise: (website)

Jazzwise March 2016