'Sides' is the brand new 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.
Out now! Click on the album cover to listen!
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What People Are Saying
“A beautiful, polished and varied jazz album that deserves a wide audience”
— Dietmar Terpstra, Jazzism (NL) on Sides
“A rich, restless, jazz mosaic”
— Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move (FR) on Sides
”Sides showcases Bristow as a skilful pianist and a thoughtful composer
— Tim Larsen, Jazz Views (UK) on Sides
“…channels the chaotic spirit of a bebop-fuelled era through a mix of wild improvisations and accessible jazz writing”
— Concerto Magazine (AT) on Sides
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.
Press for “Sides” (click here):
Jazz Views, Concerto Magazine, Jazzism, Czech National Radio, Esensja, Era Jazzu, Jazz Journal, Jazz Magazine, Paris Move, Salt Peanuts
Press for “Unknown Unknown“ (click here):
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
Listen to ‘Unknown Unknown’ here
Tour Dates
Dave Bristow Solo
British Embassy Of Paris
October 23rd 2025
Dave Bristow Quintet
January 19th 2026
Pizza Express Soho
London, UK
Dave Bristow Quintet
January 20th 2026 TBC
Le Duc Des Lombards
Paris, France
Dave Bristow Quintet
June 5th 2026
JATP
Bradford, UK
Dave Bristow Quintet
June 7th 2026
Seven Arts
Leeds, UK
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Contact
Booking Enquiries
Dave Bristow
davebristowbooking@gmail.com
+33 7 61 70 56 93
Barby Vaillant - Zafiros Sounds Enterprise
vaillant@zafirossoundsenterprise.de
+49 (0) 176 977 60 97