Matt Ridley Quartet

Matt Ridley Quartet
Matt Ridley (d bass), Jason Yarde (saxes), John Turville (piano) & George Hart (drums)

Matt Ridley, bassist with The Darius Brubeck Quartet, leads a group which adds considerably to the variety and freshness of the London jazz scene. Strong, melodic themes are what interest him as a writer, strongly influenced by the jazz tradition, but taking in other aspects from world and groove music.

Jason Yarde a highly respected writer for larger groups, plays a considerable part in the 'feel' of the band, and may well be one of the few jazz musicians thoroughly versed in the grime scene which is making such waves in today's popular music. Each member of this band is a virtuoso player and in the words of Jazz Views ".....it is one of Britain's finest contemporary quartets."