Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OTIH001LPC

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r27275013]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve

Format Music GB

Limited edition

2000

Release date

2023-06-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056614704716

Total Cap

Clear LPx2

OTIH001CD

Download code: No

6 Panel Digipack

2023-06-09

5056614704723

Artist

Speakers Corner Quartet

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

OTIH Records

Speakers Corner Quartet is a jazz quartet from London, England. Originally the house band at the renowned hip-hop/spoken-word open-mic night Speakers’ Corner in Brixton, they evolved from delivering beats to emcees/lyricists to writing their own unique compositions. With an unconventional lineup of cello, flute, contrabass, and drums, their approach to composition involves using single lines en masse to create chord structures. Influenced by artists such as Zakir Hussain, Olivier Messiaen, Sun Ra, and MF Doom, their music defies categorization with its blend of Asian-classical-jazz-hip-hop elements. They are part of a new movement of musicians known as 12tone.

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The journey of South London collective Speakers Corner Quartet to where they are today has
been a self-less, community driven calling. Starting as the house band at the legendary Brixton
spoken word and hip hop night Speakers Corner in 2006, they spent the following decade
backing up other artists and helping them shape their visions – both in live performances and in
the studio. The list is extensive, but notable collaborations include Sampha, Kae Tempest,
Tirzah, Dean Blunt, the late MF DOOM, and Lianne La Havas. This period honed their craft and
versatility as multi-instrumentalist producers, but also shaped their values, building profound
long-term relationships in music that comes full circle on their debut album, Further Out Than
The Edge.

The quartet is Biscuit on flute, Kwake Bass on drums and percussion, Raven Bush on violin, and
Peter Bennie on bass - with a whole bunch of synths and unique toys to boot. Further Out Than
The Edge features an extensive list of friends and family, most of who happen to be some of the
most exciting names in independent music: Tirzah, Kelsey Lu, Shabaka Hutchings, Coby Sey,
Sampha, Kae Tempest, Mica Levi, Joe Armon-Jones, Lawfawndah, Léa Sen, and more.

Further Out Than The Edge

Music GB