The British jazz trio around the young pianist Kit Brownes saw the prestigious Mercury prize pass by the hip The XX in 2010. Nevertheless, it was special that this energetic but also traditional trio was nominated for their debut album Golden. Kit Downes Trio elaborates on the piano, drum and bass formula that continues through architect Bill Evans to Brad Mehldau and even Michiel Borstlap. Downes
… also goes on a musical adventure with his rhythm section, sometimes impressionistic and looking for openings and new directions within an improvisation, but often also playing powerfully and confidently. In a song like Power And Patience (The Bear) this results in pure free jazz, but the group mainly follows more pleasant and tonal sounding musical paths with Downes as the talented and still impetuously youthful guide who leaves no key on his instrument unplayed. (MR)more
