Simcock/Garland/Sirkis: Lighthouse – review

(ACT)The Lighthouse Trio was formed six years ago to develop pieces by reeds-player Tim Garland, inspired by the acoustics of the north-east's St Mary's Lighthouse. Garland and pianist Gwilym Simcock share the writing, reflecting folk as much as contemporary jazz. Here there are dazzlingly agile, time-juggling sprints where the playful spirit of Garland's sometimes employer Chick Corea seems present, some punchy funk triggered by Simcock's work with dance DJs, and a strong infusion of Celtic lyr...

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