Neil Angilley: piano, keyboards
Jeremy Shoham: reeds
Phil Scragg: bass
Rick Finlay: drums, percussion
With their new album House of Leaves, Just East have arrived at an extraordinary synthesis of sound, colour, light and imagery — the apotheosis of a musical idea whose roots go back to 1993.
Back then Just East gained a reputation as one of the first and best groups to explore the connections between jazz and klezmer, but quickly developed a sound and approach all their own, and over time took in a much wider range of influences. The new material embodies their personal and idiosyncratic concept and compositional style, a collective voice which fans recognise and love.
The band has a uniquely off-beam take on contemporary music, incorporating world, folk and classical influences in their impressionistic style. Composition and improvisation are seamlessly linked, an approach that has led to favourable comparisons with fusion pioneers Weather Report and prog rock innovators Gong.
“Just East are a lively, sometimes downright exhilarating outfit, and House of Leaves, their fifth album, is their best to date.” www.vortexjazz.co.uk
“A wonderful amalgamation of inspired writing and stunning playing.” The Musician
