'Sides' is the upcoming sophomore release of the steadily-rising Paris-based, UK pianist and composer, Dave Bristow and his quintet. A double-sided magnum opus, around 45 minutes in length, it explores the growth of an artist and his group in two recording sessions fourteen months apart, in a society fractured by post-pandemic socio-economic uncertainty and political ambiguity. The music aims to reflect the confusion of these times, through its winding and chaotic improvisations but also offers hope, structure and solace through its accessible melodies and tightly structured compositions. Featuring the talents of Christian Altehülshorst, Félix Hardouin, Gabriel Pierre, Guillaume Prévost and a bevy of world class guests such as the legendary Mike Stern, singers Caloé and Katrin-Merili Poom, Parisian guitarist Gustave Reichert and English pianist Tommy Scott, this forward-thinking oeuvre aims to leave its own unique indelible imprint on the European and international jazz scenes alike.

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What People Are Saying

“Dave is a great player and composer, making fresh new music with a real connection to the heart of the tradition. I am excited to see where he goes next with his creativity and commitment.”

— Kit Downes, Pianist and Composer

“An open invitation to a thrilling musical experience - a sonic adventure which is often unpredictable but always exciting.”

— Alex Dutilh, Open Jazz, Radio France discussing Dave’s album ‘Unknown Unknown’

Accolades/Press

Radio Play:
Radio France, France Musique, FIP, Jazz FM, TSF Jazz, Jazz à Nîmes, BBC Radio 3.

Countries performed in:
France, Belgium, Germany, England, Scotland, Switzerland, Spain

Highlight Shows:
Le Duc Des Lombards, Lille Piano(s) Festival, Bird’s Eye Jazz Club, Jamboree Jazz, Pizza Express Soho, Stoller Hall, Leeds Conservatoire, University of Glasgow, Pizza Express Soho, British Embassy of Paris, La Seine Musicale.

Total Spotify Streams (from January 2025):
100,000

Press
TSF Jazz Podcast, Radio France, Couleurs Jazz Media, Jazz Magazine, Jazz News, L'Ovillois Magazine, Gazette Blue Die Glocke, Neue Westfäliche, Oh Jazz! Behind The Music at Stoller Hall, The Jazz Mann, Napster, Spotify Jazz Club Playlist, FIP, TSF Jazz, Spotify Fresh Sounds Playlist, FIP #2, Couleurs Jazz #2, Rataplan Records NY

Tour Dates

Dave Bristow in Alan Barnes & Bruce Adams Ensembles
July 25th-July 27th 2025
Birmingham Jazz Festival, UK

Dave Bristow in Olivia Cuttill Quintet
October 6th 2025
Le Duc Des Lombards, Paris

Dave Bristow Quintet
June 5th 2026
JATP
Bradford, UK

Past Concerts