The Matt Wates Sextet - Yemanja

The popular Matt Wates Sextet, which contains some of the UK's brightest jazz talent, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2015 with the release of its tenth album 'Yemanja'.

Composer, arranger and alto saxophonist Wates is joined on the album by longtime sidemen Martin Shaw on trumpet and Malcolm Creese on double bass, as well as the exciting pianist Leon Greening, tenor saxophonist Steve Main and drummer Matt Home.

The Matt Wates Sextet's music has been described as an infectious blend of Jazz Messengers-style bebop and West Coast cool, with some funky rhythm and blues thrown in. Bassist, producer and record label boss Malcolm Creese considers 'Yemanja' to be the group's finest album yet, adding: The band's line-up has been consistent for a number of years now and the ensemble playing is very tight. Matt's arrangements are beautifully crafted and the music really rocks!.

Personnel: Matt Wates (alto saxophone, flute), Steve Main (tenor saxophone), Martin Shaw (trumpet, flugelhorn), Leon Greening (piano), Malcolm Creese (double bass), Matt Home (drums)