Chris Biscoe – saxophones, alto clarinet, alto flute

Alcyona Mick – piano

Larry Bartley – bass

Winston Clifford – drums

Step into a vivid reimagining of the music of visionary bassist, composer, and bandleader Charles Mingus and his trailblazing collaborator, reeds master Eric Dolphy. This powerful quartet dives deep into their legacy, weaving together Dolphy's own writing with inspired selections from Oliver Nelson, Fats Waller, Thelonious Monk, and Mingus himself to create a set that's at once rooted in tradition and thrillingly alive in the present.

Internationally acclaimed multi-reedist Chris Biscoe has featured as a soloist on over 40 albums, with standout recordings alongside George Russell, Mike Westbrook, Andy Sheppard, and The Brotherhood of Breath. His touring history includes major projects such as the Hermeto Pascoal Big Band and The New York Composers Orchestra, marking him as a distinctive and authoritative voice in modern jazz.

On bass Larry Bartley brings extraordinary depth, groove, and imagination. A key figure in today's UK jazz landscape, he has been a driving force in the bands of Byron Wallen, Ingrid Laubrock, and Jason Yarde, earning a reputation for both his commanding sound and his creative interplay.

Pianist Alcyona Mick stands at the forefront of the London jazz scene. A Parliamentary Jazz Instrumentalist Award nominee, she leads a number of acclaimed projects, including a trio with Paul Clarvis and Calum Gourlay, and intimate duos with saxophonist Tori Freestone and cellist Kate Short. Her playing is marked by lyricism, subtlety, and fearless exploration.

Completing the lineup, Winston Clifford is one of the most sought-after drummers in contemporary jazz. His dynamic, expressive style has drawn widespread praise—"The great Winston Clifford gives a finely nuanced performance behind the kit," writes The Jazz Mann—bringing sensitivity, swing, and fire to every performance.