Yardbird! ft. Finn Carter

As we move beyond the quarter century, the London scene continues to provide a home for some of the most adventurous genre-blending sounds to be heard anywhere. Pianist and composer Finn Carter is right at the center of the capital’s jazz community, regularly appearing at venues like Ronnie Scott’s and The Vortex, while charting a path that encompasses work with musically sympathetic stars like Loyle Carner, Olivia Dean, and Rex Orange County.

On his new release Finding Home, he’s joined by three musicians with a similarly unfettered approach, embracing high-level complexity while maintaining a direct connection to the listener. Kaidi Akinnibi on tenor sax brings his distinctive, light-as-air tone, while the rhythm section of Joe McLaren on bass and Blake Cascoe on drums provides a revelation in shifting texture and intensity.

Drawing on inspirations like Alice Coltrane, Jason Moran, and Ambrose Akinmusire, Finn Carter transcends influence to make an utterly individual statement—delivering his most accomplished work yet at the helm of a like-minded family of players.

Finn Carter - Piano

Josh Vadiveloo - Upright Bass

Blake Cascoe - Drums