Strange Bird Pete Canter´s Sky Ensemble
(WorldNews Music)

Reviewed by: Ian Mann Canter has written a series of memorable melodic themes but the playing of this excellent quintet ensures that the music goes beyond mere prettiness. Pete Canter’s Sky Ensemble `Strange Bird` (Self released) In 2013 I reviewed `Lightflight`, an enjoyable quartet album featuring the writing and playing of the Exeter based saxophonist Pete Canter. `Lightflight` teamed Canter with three leading musicians from the Bristol jazz scene, pianist Jim Blomfield, bassist Sol Ahmed and drummer Mark Whitlam. Canter plays tenor and soprano saxophones and since making his recording début in 1999 has released a number of albums, mainly in the classic jazz quartet format. His...