Philip Clouts World Jazz Quartet at Cotham Club

Sun-dappled, jazz-y world-y groove music, waywardly eclectic and eminently danceable.

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Light-stepping and uplifting melodic jazz steeped in the vibrant sounds of South Africa and Latin America.

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Pianist-composer Philip Clouts is best known as one of the moving spirits in the irresistibly eclectic, critically acclaimed, African-infused world-jazz outfit ZubopGambia. His distinctive jazz-world fusion music is inspired by the natural beauty of his rural Dorset home but has deep roots in the gentle township jive of his native South Africa, cross-pollinated with lilting, carefree calypso; hip-swaying Latin American jazz; vivacious West African Afrobeat; relaxed New Orleans street funk; and earthy, gospel-fired soul-jazz....

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Sun-dappled, jazz-y world-y groove music, waywardly eclectic and eminently danceable.

-

Light-stepping and uplifting melodic jazz steeped in the vibrant sounds of South Africa and Latin America.

-

Pianist-composer Philip Clouts is best known as one of the moving spirits in the irresistibly eclectic, critically acclaimed, African-infused world-jazz outfit ZubopGambia. His distinctive jazz-world fusion music is inspired by the natural beauty of his rural Dorset home but has deep roots in the gentle township jive of his native South Africa, cross-pollinated with lilting, carefree calypso; hip-swaying Latin American jazz; vivacious West African Afrobeat; relaxed New Orleans street funk; and earthy, gospel-fired soul-jazz.

This superb set is a joy - exuberant yet laid back, with wonderfully unfettered piano playing and soaring sax fuelled by fat bass grooves and energetic drumming. It is music to embrace the good times, colourfully lift the spirits, and get people dancing.

'Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness.'
The Guardian

'Luxurious melodies, woven with subtle influences from Clouts' forays into world music… uplifting and contemplative by turns.'
Jazz UK

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