The eighth solo album by the British saxophonist, flautist, composer and improviser Theo Travis demonstrates the broad range of his music with an exciting new band and a very special guest, the legendary King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp. At the centre of the band sound is the soulful Hammond organ of Pete Whittaker (The Wonderstuff/Jim Mullen). On guitar is the latest wunderkind on the UK scene Mike Outram (Herbie Mann / Martin Taylor / Stan Sulzman / Grooveyard) The band also includes the subtle drums and percussion of Roy Dodds (Christine Tobin / Eddie Reader / Kirsty McCall) a master of light and shade.
The music is influenced by Theo's former collaborators Palle Mikkelborg, Soft Machine Legacy and Gong as well as by late 1960s British psychedelia, the Blue Note label and progressive jazz. The music starts from melody, but is bluesy and atmospheric incorporating multi-layers of flutes and saxes improvised live using Travis' unique system of ambitronics.
Equally acclaimed in straight-ahead jazz settings, progressive rock bands and experimental ambient music, Theo Travis has an international reputation as one of the brightest and most individual stars on the contemporary British jazz scene. He has been touring and recording with the Soft Machine Legacy and has worked with Gong, Robert Fripp, Palle Mikkelborg, Hatfield and the North, David Sylvian/ Nine Horses, Anja Garbarek, Tony Coe, Jah Wobble, Alex Balanescu, John Etheridge and Harold Budd.
Personnel:
Theo Travis - (saxophone, flute, clarinet), Mike Outram - (guitar), Pete Whittaker - (Hammond), Roy Dodds - (drums), Robert Fripp - (guitar and soundscapes - 2,4,5)
