“This Bristol quintet are champions – or “defenders” – of the hard bop heritage of greats such as Horace Silver and Art Blakey, players who shaped the golden age of Blue Note records back in the 1950s and 60s. They are not, however, mere nostalgists – their material is original and varied. Their third album crackles with energy and glistens with skill. At its heart is much-travelled keyboard player”
