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Ubuntu Music is delighted to sign the Nottingham-based trio, Sharp Little Bones, featuring saxophonist Tony Kofi, for the release of their blockbuster debut album, Volumes I & II. Simon Paterson (basses), Paul Deats (keyboards) and Andrew Wood (drums) are the core trio and are joined by MOBO-nominated, multi-BBC Jazz and Parliamentary Jazz Awards winner Tony Kofi. Together, they perform brand-new compositions that are tight, energetic, catchy, and melodic. Their sound has fresh, contemporary appeal: live acoustic forces rooted in bebop and blues, embellished with tasteful electronics and warm, analogue synth textures. Sharp Little Bones (Volumes I & II) was recorded high on the buzz from their sell-out shows and during the hottest two days of summer 2022 at Metronome, Nottingham. The double album of entirely new, exciting music captures the energy, virtuosity, and soul of the house trio of Peggy's Skylight (a multi-award-winning jazz venue). Throughout the album, the compositions reach deep within and far outside the jazz canon. There are catchy, energetic tracks, beautiful bass-led melodies, spacious ballads, spiritual and expansive atmospheres, hard swingers, and groove-led pieces full of vibe. Within well-crafted, melodic writing and tight, rhythmical arrangements there’s freedom for expressive solos and group-led improvisation. "We hunkered down and hit the ground, recording a double album in just nine hours. We were having such a blast, really listening to, reacting to, inspiring each other, and having meaningful musical conversations. Everything sounded so great in the studio, we just let it rip, track after track, so what you're hearing is all live and mostly single takes. I'm super excited to get this album, and our live show, out there in 2023." - Simon Paterson (Bass)