I am exactly 20% of Newcastle-based bassist and composer John Pope's Quintet. We released our debut album 'Mixed with Glass' on New Jazz and Improvised Music Recordings in 2021, garnering press attention from Bandcamp, and Jazzwise. Taking inspiration from giants like Ornette, Mingus, Misha Mengelberg and the Art Ensemble of Chicago, plus a dash of DIY alternative rock attitude, our music has grown into a creative space all of its own; dynamic, off-kilter, celebratory and full of rewards for the adventurous listener.

Alongside John and myself, JPQ are Faye MacCalman, Graham Hardy and Johnny Hunter.