Ron Caines / Martin Archer Axis - Practical Dreamers

A suite of seven pieces for electronics and live instrumentalist act as a backdrop in what is effectively a modern concerto for veteran saxophonist Ron Caines. This fifth album in the collaboration between Ron and studio wizard Martin Archer, sees a further twist and turn in their shared musical journey, this time around with a susbstantial involvement from laptop sound designer Herve Perez.

Ron Caines: alto and soprano saxophones
Martin Archer: bass and Bb clarinets, flute, tuned percussion, electronics, whistles, harmonica
Herve Perez: laptop, sound processing
Laura Cole: piano
Anton Hunter: electric guitar, electronics
Michael Bardon: cello
Gus Garside: double bass
Johnny Hunter: drums