Bassist Matt Ridley performs music from his critically acclaimed album ‘The Antidote’ featuring Alex Hitchcock on saxophone, Ant Law on guitar, Tom Hewson on piano, Marc Michel on drums, and of course, Ridley on bass.

The Antidote features the formidable quintet of Alex Hitchcock on saxophone, Ant Law on
guitar, Tom Hewson on piano, Marc Michel on drums, and of course Matt Ridley on bass. With an insistence on detailed, expressive and thought-through compositions, Ridley allows time and space for both himself and his band members to express and showcase both their individual and collective talents thorough dynamic improvisation. The synergy between the group and a mutual understanding of each players’ specific nuances are more than apparent, while still allowing enough freedom for independent flair to shine though. Combining this with the more melodic and compositional aspects of the music makes for a truly engaging experience. Rather than a 'leader + sidemen' attitude, Ridley has cultivated a genuine 'band' sound.