Alison Rayner Quintet

Following a live recording at the Vortex and a follow-on gig at Ronnie Scott's, SJN is delighted to welcome back ARQ. Bassist & composer Alison Rayner is joined by Diane McLoughlin (saxophone), Dierdre Cartwright (guitar), Steve Lodder (piano) & Buster Birch (drums) to play 'songs without words'- richly nuanced compositions, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies, with a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality.

Tells its tales through strong melodies, sinewy rhythms and luminous solos, by turns tender and exuberant... All About Jazz