Nick Weldon Sextet: A hidden flame

The marvellous new album from the Nick Weldon Sextet is a jazz soundtrack for our time. The material - from Monk to Metheny by way of Augustan poet John Dryden, with Weldon’s skilful arrangements and original compositions - is strong and diverse. The improvising, from some of the UK’s finest and most inspiring players, is thrilling. Eleven shades of passion, explored by six superb musicians.