Canterbury Scene

Grounded is the new download EP from the duo of Porcupine Tree's Colin Edwin and former Henry Cow instrumentalist, Geoff Leigh.

Comprising five tracks recorded during the band's exploratory sessions for the 'Holding Up the Sky' album, this exclusive download EP has a total running time of just under 25 minutes.Featuring guest contributions from trumpet player Ian Dixon and percussionist Rick Edwards, the EP also includes Neil Soutar playing guitar (a first for the Ex-Wise-Heads) on the ambitiously atmospheric title track.

The second album from the Ex-Wise Heads sees the trio of Geoff Leigh (Ex-Henry Cow), Porcupine Tree's Colin Edwin and percussionist Vincent Salzfass joined on five of the ten tracks by guest violinist Peter Knight. Exploring territory from ethnicity to post-modernism, the sound of the Ex-Wise Heads is by turns lyrical, spacious, funky, angular and melodic. An unexpectedly accesible and refreshing take on roots-based musicAlso available as a CD

Originally recorded in 1995 with additional vocal overdubs and mixing in 2004, Free Floor Show and Hotel Life find Jack Monck in collaboration with Henry Cow/Ex Wise Heads reeds player Geoff Leigh.

A unique blend of programmed rhythms and free-flowing instrumentation.

A unique Hopper-esque excursion into unchartered realms where retro-electronica, chamber jazz and minimalism collide.

In collaboration with former This Heat and Phil Manzanera/Quiet Sun drummer, Charles Hayward, Hugh conjures an irresistible minimalist jazz groove that recalls the early-1970s work of Miles Davis.

A distinctive, ethnic-tinged, instalment in Hugh Hopper’s ongoing Jazzloops series of experiments.