Primarily saxophonist, Ballamy’s idea (via the songs that his late father loved), the exciting young pianist, Jamie Safir (a recent contributor to the highly praised ‘Alone Together’, the Decca release of some of the most innovative young pianists around) was the natural choice. He both provides the harmony and drive of this bass and drumless chamber sound but also joins in the dazzling flights of sheer improvisation that fires up this hugely popular show.

Shaw needs no introduction as one of the most important jazz singers and song interpreters of our times. His onstage and recording history with Ballamy is well-documented. They both appeared on ‘In A New York Minute’ with the legendary Cedar Walton in the piano chair. And Ballamy, alongside his own projects (Food, Hungry Ants), has appeared on five Shaw studio sets.