“The virtuosity of the blowing, with its dazzling chromatic runs and splintered arpeggiations sometimes infuses the gritty nocturnal soundworld of Coleman/Cherry with the slicker vitality of the likes of saxophonists Greg Osby and Steve Coleman"

During the COVID19 lockdown Mark had been listening to a lot of Ornette Coleman's chordless recordings, in particular with his fellow musicians Don Cherry, Charlie Haden and Ed Blackwell. He had also been checking out a lot of contemporary jazz and, had been noticing how many composers write music in odd time signatures. "For me it makes the music sound fresh and interesting".

This was the inspiration behind the music he composed for this album ‘Swings and roundabouts’. After a two and a half year wait due to border restrictions Mark finally got the opportunity to travel to New York and collaborate with amazing musicians and also an A team of engineers. "It’s such a joy to work with a crew who record jazz music every day".

Personnel: Mark Lockart - Drums David Binney - Sax Matt Penman - Bass Duane Eubanks - Trumpet