Philip Clouts Piano
Samuel Eagles Sax
Tim Fairhall Bass
Marek Dorcik Drums
Among the quotes about this band:
“The best of British jazz” – Chris Phillips Jazz FM
“Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness” – The Guardian
“A revelatory experience” – UkVibe
The dancing exuberance of South African Township music, the convivial groove of gospel-influenced soul jazz, the joyful sway of Cuban guaguanco rhythms, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs and so much more all come together in pianist Philip Clouts’ superbly accomplished quartet.
Clouts was born in Cape Town and the music of his homeland has stayed with him as he has continued on a voyage of discovery that has led him across all five continents, soaking up Caribbean calypso and the soulful strains of the Indian subcontinent while honouring and learning from jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Charles Lloyd.