Unknown Unknown Dave Bristow Quintet

• 1 Opening Theme 02:30
• 2 So It Goes 03:20
• 3 Refractions 05:59
• 4 Réflexions 05:25
• 5 Labyrinth 05:38
• 6 UB-14 06:47
• 7 Our Lost 01:20
• 8 Aurora Borealis 05:47
• 9 Human Is 05:00
• 10 Sunbeams 03:52
• 11 Nietzsche's Beard 08:03
• 12 Ending Theme 06:10
• Total Runtime 59:51

Info for Unknown Unknown

Musicians and aficionados agree that English pianist Dave Bristow is fast emerging as one the most promising talents on the European jazz scene as a composer and improviser.

He presents here a stunning debut album of twelve originals with a team comprised of the cream of the Parisian jazz scene: Olga Amelchenko (Alto Saxophone), Christian Altehülshorst (Trumpet), Gabriel Pierre (Double Bass), Guillaume Prévost (Drums) and a bevy of stellar guest artists: Caloé (Vocals), Simon Moullier (Vibraphone) and Gustave Reichert (Guitar).

The compositions and melodies are memorable and evocative – each one creating a unique and immersive soundscape, tastefully blending the colourful timbres of the instruments within cogent and ambitious song structures. The music swings, it lilts, it dances, it sings and it teases profound feelings out of the listener. Whether it’s with the triumphant jubilation of ‘So It Goes’, the boisterous capering of ‘Nietzsche’s Beard’ or the melancholic yearning of ‘Refractions’, the album invites us to connect to our deeper selves and join the musicians on a multidirectional, often unpredictable but exciting emotional journey.

Unknown Unknown is an album of simplicity and complexity, of jubilation, but most importantly, an album with a huge heart.

Dave Bristow is a pianist and composer from Birmingham. Currently based in Paris, he is fast emerging as one of the most original and talented jazz musicians of his generation. His main project is the Dave Bristow Quintet – a multinational supergroup – for which he writes all the compositions.

He studied Classical Music for three years at the University of Manchester before taking a Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano Performance at Leeds College of Music studying with Les Chisnall, Jamil Sheriff, Gwilym Simcock, Kit Downes.

His debut album ‘Unknown Unknown’, featuring a bevy of top class musicians, is a tour de force – an album of substance, simplicity and sophistication – but most importantly, an album with a huge heart!

Dave Bristow Quintet:
Dave Bristow, piano, composition
Gabriel Pierre, double bass
Christian Altehülshorst, trumpet
Olga Amelchenko, alto saxophone
Guillaume Prévost, drums
Additional musicians:
Simon Moullier, vibraphone
Caloé, vocals
Gustave Reichert, guitar

Dave Bristow
is a pianist and composer from Birmingham. Currently based in Paris, he is fast emerging as one of the most original and talented jazz musicians of his generation. His main project is the Dave Bristow Quintet – a multinational supergroup – for which he writes all the compositions.

He studied Classical Music for three years at the University of Manchester before taking a Master’s Degree in Jazz Piano Performance at Leeds College of Music studying with Les Chisnall, Jamil Sheriff, Gwilym Simcock, Kit Downes.

His debut album ‘Unknown Unknown’, featuring a bevy of top class musicians, is a tour de force – an album of substance, simplicity and sophistication – but most importantly, an album with a huge heart!

This album contains no booklet.