HWB has the addition of piano to form a quartet led by the soprano saxophone which introduces the thematic ideas, with the other instruments again commenting upon and supporting its development into the extended and fairly free improvisation before we once again hear the thematic ideas coming back into play to conclude the piece. It was written for another familiar and respected voice on the British jazz scene whose presence graced many contemporary bands from the 1950s to well into the 2000s, though regrettably only on a couple of occasions with One Music projects.
Described as “an ecological history of humanity,” this sparse, tense suite of songs perfectly balances melody and chaos. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 28, 2018
Imbued with spirit, openness, and curiosity, The Sea Ensemble played improvisational music as if they were trying to capture the sound of something greater. Bandcamp Album of the Day Dec 2, 2022