14th July 2015: Matt Ridley to release second album ‘Mettã’ early next year featuring Jason Yarde

Bassist and composer Matt Ridley will release his new album Mettã in February of next year. The follow up to his debut solo recording Thymos, the album will feature Ridley’s longstanding trio (George Hart – drums and John Turville – piano) as well as saxophonist and composer Jason Yarde, who has become a core member of Ridley’s band since the release of Thymos.

Here’s a sneak preview from the session on the left, ‘Ebb and Flow’

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Look out for Matt’s upcoming concert dates (full details)

 Marlborough Jazz Festival  July 17th 2015

Hastings Jazz August 4th 2015

NC Jazz October 22nd 2015

Album launch: 22nd Feb at Pizza Express Dean Street 2016

Fleece Jazz March 4th 2016

Birmingham Jazz April 15th 2016