ART THEMEN / DAVE BARRY / GARETH WILLIAMS / DAVE GREEN

HANKY PANKY

TR606

Dave Barry and Art Themen have been musical partners on the London Jazz Scene for decades. Art Themen is one of the real distinctive and unmistakable jazz 'voices' that defines his generation along with Don Weller, Bobby Wellins, Ronnie Scott and a few notable others. Instantly recognisable Art Themen's free wheeling and wholly inclusive improvisational approach is the very essence of the jazz soloist. Dave Barry, equally, is unmistakenly defined by his own unique voice on his instrument and open and instantly reactive approach to playing.

Together they form an indominable team which, completed by Gareth Williams and Dave Green can only create music of the highest order. This new album does not dissappoint - a tour de force through some familiar jazz themes that is brimming with sparks and inspirational playing.