Dave Bristow Quintet – Sides

‘Sides’ is the sophomore release of the steadily-rising Paris-based, UK pianist and composer, Dave Bristow and his quintet. The album explores the growth of an artist in a society fractured by post-pandemic socio economic uncertainty and political ambiguity. The music aims to reflect the confusion of these times, through its winding and chaotic improvisations but also offers hope, structure and solace through its accessible melodies and tightly structured compositions. Featuring the talents of Christian Altehülshorst/Olivia Cuttill (clearing up this as quickly as possible), Félix Hardouin, Gabriel Pierre, Guillaume Prévost, this forward-thinking oeuvre aims to leave its own unique indelible imprint on the European and international jazz scenes alike.

Dave Bristow – Piano/Compositions
Félix Hardouin – Alto Saxophone
Christian Altehülshorst/Olivia Cuttill – Trumpet (clearing up this as quickly as possible)
Gabriel Pierre – Double Bass
Guillaume Prévost – Drums

Recent press:

“a beautiful, polished, and varied jazz album that deserves a wide audience” – Jazzism (NL)

“channels the chaotic spirit of this bebop-fuelled era through a mix of wild improvisation and accessible Hard Bop or Straight Ahead Jazz” – Concerto Magazine (AT)

“Sides showcases Bristow as both a skilled pianist and thoughtful composer.” – Jazz Views (UK)

“a rich, restless jazz mosaic” – Paris Move (FR)

“a captivating performance…positioned squarely at a crossroads between the pianist’s multiple sonic universes – Jazz Magazine (FR)

“a style that is as intellectually rigorous as it is emotionally direct” – Era Jazzu (PL)

“sure to be a hit in the jazz clubs in Paris” – salt peanuts (NOR)

“Dave Bristow is knocking on the door, which hold the path leading to a great career” – Esensja (PL)