Album Launch: Carlo Muscat

Recognised as one of the most promising voices on the European jazz scene, Carlo Muscat's reputation as a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader has flourished through collaborations with numerous outstanding European musicians, and performances from his native Malta to Paris, Berlin, Milan, Istanbul and more. His sixth album, “Hymns”, received critical acclaim, with a four-star rating from Downbeat Magazine and a spot on their list of Best Albums of 2023. His journeys also took him to Ukraine, where he recorded his latest album, “The Body is Only Light” on the US label, ears & eyes Records, which he is launching in the UK this evening. As Carlo describes it, “experiencing the first days of the Russian invasion in the capital city, and everything else that followed over the subsequent two years, presented an opportunity to capture and portray an essence of freedom, strength, grief, determination, outrage, love, and hope.” Carlo will be joined by a trio of highly-regarded UK players, Sam Leak-piano, Arnie Somogyi-bass & Gwilym Jones-drums as they bring this inspired set to the 606 stage.

"The music is captivatingly beautiful and wonderfully phrased...a very good example of the style of jazz that constantly rewards the listener with each listen." Simply Jazz Talk