Rick Simpson Quintet Presents Radiohead’s ‘kid A’ Revisited

“Simpson’s energy on this recording is infectious… The arrangements are terrific, with the two frontline saxes bringing a welcome edge to the session.” – ★★★★ UK Vibe
 

“A brilliant mix of focussed energy and wild imagination.” – 
★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine

Rick Simpson’s impeccable technique and restless imagination have earned him a place at the forefront of contemporary UK music. He’s equally at home exploring the tradition or pushing fearlessly against the boundaries, and now his creative voice is back in the spotlight with a typically idiosyncratic project: a re-framing of Radiohead’s Kid A album, featuring ten original arrangements of the source material played by an all-star band of like-minded musicians.

Award winning composer and recording artist Tori Freestone joins James Allsop to form the twin-saxophone frontline, and Simpson is joined in the rhythm section by beloved veterans Dave Whitford on bass and Tim Giles on drums.

“Rick Simpson is certainly one of the outstanding personalities of contemporary jazz in the British Isles.” – Jazz’halo

Line up
Tori Freestone – tenor saxophone
James Allsopp – baritone saxophone
Rick Simpson – piano
Dave Whitford – double bass
Tim Giles – drums