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Release Date: 04 April 2025
Label: Lamplight Social Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5052442026914
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Over a decade of collaboration has refined Riff Raff, led by bassist Dave Manington, into a tightly woven ensemble. Their music combines intricate composition with dynamic improvisation, creating moments that range from delicate and lyrical to raw and electrifying.Weightlessis a testament to this chemistry, blending poignant melodies, richly textured harmonies, and rhythmic fluidity.
The project features six of the most inventive voices on the UK jazz scene today, including vocalist Brigitte Beraha, saxophonist Tomas Challenger, pianist Ivo Neame and drummer Tim Giles.
Manington's compositions delve into themes of freedom, isolation, and transformation. The title track evokes the awe and uncertainty of drifting through space, while pieces likeStrike the HarpandRiver Swimare steeped in personal reflection and vivid imagery. Brigitte Beraha's lyrics and improvisational artistry add another layer of depth, shining throughout the album.
Dave Manington: double bass
Brigitte Beraha: vocals
Tomas Challenger: tenor saxophone
Ivo Neame: piano, keyboards
Rob Updegraff: guitar
Tim Giles: drums
Tracklisting
Dave Manington's Riff Raff
Tipping Point
Roller Trio
King Capisce
Raf Ferrari Quartet
Hakan Basar
Mathilde Groos Viddal
Jermaine Landsberger, Paulo Morello & Christoph Huber
George Colligan
Chamber Choir Ireland, Paul Hillier, Esposito Quartet
Theo Travis
Brigitte Beraha, Alan Barnes & Barry Green
