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Cambridge-based Q3 was formed in 2013 and has a high quality line up featuring Kevin Flanagan on sax (Rip Rap, Tommy Chase, Chris Ingham), Martin Hallmark on piano (Helen McDonald and Juba, Andy Bowie Quartet), Tiago Coimbra on bass (Hiromi, Resolution 88, Dennis Rollins, Orphy Robinson, Myles Sanko) and Derek Scurll / Oscar Reynolds on drums. The band plays contemporary jazz and jazz-funk featuring original compositions by pianist Martin Hallmark.

Q3: Water Speckled Midnight

Read "Water Speckled Midnight" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
February 8, 2024

Named after a species of lichen, Water Speckled Midnight is the third album from British quartet, Q3. Their debut came with 2014's Spider Dance (Lenox Music) and was followed by Monkey Puzzle Tree in 2019 (Lenox Music). Whilst hardly prolific, it does suggest that the tunes are gestated over a long time. That is borne out by the finely-crafted melodies and well thought through arrangements that are revealed here. This instrumental line-up of the quartet consists of five-string ...

"An album that is impressionistic and sophisticated"

Debbie Burke, Jazz Author

"Combining virtuosic playing with adventurous compositions and sensitive ensemble work"

Tom O'Grady, Resolution 88

"Strong melodies and fine solos....a set that provides fun in abundance"

Nick Lea, Jazzviews

"Played deftly with passion as well as eyebrow raising virtuosity from these gifted, empathetic musicians"

Nigel Price