Video of the Day: Richard Fairhurst shares ‘Figments’ from new album Inside Out

Inside Out is Richard Fairhurst’s latest recording with his longstanding trio featuring Dave Whitford on double bass and Tim Giles on drums, and is released on 14 June via Ubuntu Music. “The album is the culmination of how the music and the trio have evolved together,” says Fairhurst. “I’ve always been drawn to the sonic blend and warmth of the acoustic piano trio and the many possibilities for exploration it creates.”

Described by the Guardian as “a powerful keyboard virtuoso capable of both meditation and funkiness, but he is as sophisticated a composer as he is a player. He is one of the UK’s most inventive pianists," the recording presents a collection of Fairhurst’s original compositions alongside two covers by one of his favourite composers, the great Carla Bley. “The concept behind this record was to bring together my own compositional style and explore the world of free improvisation that I have become increasingly drawn to,” explains Fairhurst. “There are structured composed pieces with intricate harmonies, melodies and rhythmic complexities, with each track reflecting unique facets of my musical journey. Inside Out represents where I stand creatively as a pianist and composer to date.”

“When we play as a trio there is always a sense of exploration and freedom within the music and this feeling is what makes this band, and this record, a special one for me.” The album gets its full live launch later this month on 28 June at 1000 Trades, Birmingham.

See the video below and for more info visit 1000trades.org.uk/events/birmingham-jazz-presents-richard-fairhurst-trio and www.richardfairhurst.com