Drawing on the varied styles of Caribbean music, and identifying them with historical events, figures and places, Pine has created a marvellous patchwork of melodies and rhythms. From the solemn opening threnody for Stephen Lawrence to a fizzing Tico-Tico at the end, it's thoroughly absorbing. This album makes a fascinating companion piece to last year's Europa, which treated European musical traditions in a similar way. For that, Pine confined himself to playing bass clarinet. This time he sticks to soprano saxophone, supported by an impressive cast of musicians, representing several generations. Guardian'Pine's pin-sharp soprano is a joy throughout' Roger Thomas
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