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'Already a big presence on the British scene as both an astonishingly quickthinking virtuoso, and an increasingly creative bandleader/composer'

 

jazzwise

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'an absolutely fascinating musician as a composer, leader and soloist'

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france musique

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'One of the most interesting European saxophonists, a person of great culture who constantly asks himself questions about the reasons for his being an artist'

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Musica Jazz

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'varied and richly satisfying... just keeps getting better'

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jazzwise albums of the year 2023

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'uk post-bop virtuosos alex hitchcock and ant law lead a terrific multinational band'

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the guardian

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'Exquisitely subtle collection of tunes... the clearest indicator to date of the stratospheric trajectory on which this super-talented quintet is indubitably heading'

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All About Jazz

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'Tumbling with ideas, impulsive improvisations and swinging, left-field energy, Hitchcock’s storytelling intent is the unifying thread'

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mojo magazine

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'Intrepid tenor saxophonist corrals an astonishing array of UK & EU jazz talent'

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uncut magazine

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'some of the tenor lines are nothing short of extraordinary – phrasing that floats in from another atmosphere altogether'

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uk jazz news

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'I really, really enjoyed this'

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Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3

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'One of the most important voices for the future of English jazz... a composer who creates wonderful foundations for his fellow musicians'

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Nettavisen

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'A fantastic talent'

 

Helen Mayhew, JazzFM

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'One to get and listen over and over... Hitchcock et al reach a pivotal point'

 

jazz in Europe

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'Another British jazz release of incredibly high quality... What a wonderfully free and adventurous game he shows on these live recordings'

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Written in Music

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'The deep sonority of the tenor, combined with a spectacular mastery of phrasing as well as harmony, calls for many comparisons. The unisons are percussive and impeccably designed, highlighted by an ever-changing rhythmic and sonic environment'

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Jazz Magazine FRance

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'deliciously eclectic and conceptual, pushing and pulling in different directions with a wide range of styles and forms'

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jazzwax usa

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'excellent record... there is so much talent here that blossoms with brilliant interplay'

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lira sweden​​​

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'startlingly vivid and mature... begs to be heard'

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marlbank

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'pulling together some of the most diverse and remarkable talent within the jazz genre... a complete and captivating listen'

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rgm magazine

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'An underlying thought which is, well, rather beautiful, namely that all the musical personalities brought together are individually preserved'

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radio wdr3 germany

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