THE NATIONAL JAZZ TRIO OF SCOTLAND – Standards Vol. VI LP Metal The contrary poles of humor

The contrary poles of humor and morbidity for which Matmos are known show up on the album’s distinct sides

Inspired by the likes of Dick Raaijmakers

In their latest effort

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THE NATIONAL JAZZ TRIO OF SCOTLAND – Standards Vol. VI LP Metal The contrary poles of humorA kind of hush pervades throughout Standards Vol VI, the latest release by The National Jazz Trio of Scotland, the ironically named project helmed by Falkirks musical polymath, Bill Wells, that is neither a trio, nor a jazz band. If this collection of ten covers probably comes closest to the latter in its late night renditions of actual standards, the presence of long term NJToS member and collaborator Aby Vulliamy as the records lone vocalist adds to