Four Aces

Four Aces is leading UK jazz pianist Tim Richards' fourth trio album - this time with the new line-up of Alex Keen on bass and Daniel Howard on drums. Featuring a programme of five original compositions by the leader interspersed with jazz standards; McCoy Tyner (Atlantis), Kenny Barron (Sunshower), Mary Lou Williams (Free Spirits), Miles Davis (Solar), Hampton Hawes (Sonora) Antonio Carlos Jobim (Wave), this is a well-rounded selection of familiar standards and imaginative and memorable originals.