Matt Carmichael

Scottish saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz, drawing on both jazz and folk influences to create music of startling beauty and nuance.

Here he presents music from his latest album Held in the Dark. The new album is deeply personal, and magically realised, music, reflecting the experience of supporting a loved one through ongoing health struggles. It draws inspiration from the intimacy, warmth and guitar-led soundscapes of singer-songwriter records, embracing a more indie-folk/rock aesthetic while remaining rooted in the improvisational freedom of jazz, and the deeply moving collective chemistry that defines Carmichael’s live performances.