ARQ is a vital and creative jazz quintet led by bass player Alison Rayner. She has brought together a great group of musicians who sympathetically support her music – with Steve Lodder (piano), Deidre Cartwright (guitar), Diane McLoughlin (saxophones) and Buster Birch (drums).
Its composition of richly nuanced compositions – frequently inspired by personal experience – with folk-infused grooves, skilful musicianship and love of improvisation, creates a compelling and coherent whole.