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?High octane innovative jazz, continually evolving with underlying rock and ambient influences . . .? (Mojo magazine)
The full flowing effect of the music from the Double Talk Quartet returns to Fleece Jazz for the first time in seven years. Theo Travis' influences are diverse and include the Beatles and Pink Floyd as much as jazz artists like Stan Getz, Pharoah Sanders, Elvin Jones and Chick Corea. His many musical interests come together in this distinctive quartet project, which delivers music at the fluid interface between jazz, ambient and prog. He has become one of the most active jazz artists and composers in the U.K. and in addition to having his own group, he is in demand as a sideman to musicians from a variety of musical genres. He has worked with Soft Machine Legacy, Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Anja Garbarek, John Etheridge, Gong, David Gilmour and Keith Tippett.
The bluesy, progressive jazz of the quartet draws heavily on the soulful Hammond organ of Pete Whittaker, the soaring guitar of Mike Outram and the powerful but subtle drums and percussion of Nic France. Pete Whittaker is a regular member of the Nigel Price Organ Trio and has also been involved with several other jazz projects including Toni Kofi?s Organisation and guitarist John Etheridge?s ?Blue Spirits?. Mike Outram is one of the UK?s foremost guitarists who is sought after as an improviser and for his ability to contribute a unique voice to any musical ensemble. He has toured internationally with Herbie Mann, Carleen Anderson and Tim Garland and recorded with Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp. Nic France has an impeccable sense of groove and dynamics, making him a sought-after sessionist. He has played with Andy Sheppard, Nigel Kennedy, Barb Jungr and the Charlie Haden Liberation Orchestra.
?Travis' tenor is a warm, mellifluous instrument and together with the luscious, bluesy Hammond organ they create something rather unexpected...a prog-rock/jazz/blues hybrid of genuine power and excitement? (Guy Hayden)
