22nd June 2016: Jazzwise features Jeff Williams and recent release ‘Outlier’ receives ★★★★ from The Jazz Mann and Concerto Magazine + more album and live show reviews.

Drummer Jeff Williams has graced innumerable New York and London stages over the years, making frequent Atlantic crossings between the two cities. With Outlier, 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).

This month, Jeff is featured in Jazzwise Magazine (website) (scroll down to read) and Outlier continues to receive plaudits from the music press across Europe.

“A top notch British band plays superbly throughout with Williams’ intelligent but approachable compositions giving them plenty to get their teeth into.”
★★★★ The Jazz Mann (full review)

“A top-flight selection of cutting-edge UK players and a selection of exciting original compositions.”
Jazz Views (full review)

“Strong and muscular outing.”
Jazz Weekly (full review)

“Powerful, energetic and unsettling jazz with a lot of warmth and soul at its core.”
Jazz Podium (website)

“Exciting and very satisfying.”
CD Aktuell (website)

“As leader, Williams coaxes his colleagues in sonorous interplay.”
Indigo DE (website)

“A great drummer as a leader presents his own view of modern jazz… Swinging, surprising and with lively improvisation.”
Musik an Sich (website)

“With rugged ‘straight ahead jazz’ and storming improvisations, Outlier is a safe bet for any jazz fan.”
★★★★ Concerto Magazine (website)

Scroll down for a review from the opening night of the Outlier tour at Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music.