THE SWALLOW QUINTET

Steve Swallow is mainly recognized by the characteristic sound of his bass guitar, with which he has accompanied such great jazz artists as Paul Bley, Jimmy Giuffre and John Scofield. This often distracts from his qualities as a composer; his melodic songs have been performed by several artists that include Bill Evans and Pat Metheny, and have been sampled by A Tribe Called Quest. Now they will be performed by a magnificent quintet featuring Swallow’s partner Carla Bley on Hammond organ. ‘One of the most accomplished bassists of recent times’ (Penguin Guide to Jazz).