From his beginnings with the influential Loose Tubes, through his collaborations with innovators from both sides of Atlantic, to his own searching solo projects, UK saxophonist Julian Arguelles has always spoken with a unique voice. It's not so much the big, open sound or the joyous melodic invention, though he has both in spades. It's the honesty that underpins it all that really sets him apart – when Arguelles says something, you believe it, and that is the rarest of musical gifts. On his debut for busy Italian label CamJazz, Arguelles is joined by the cream of UK jazz: pianist John Taylor and drummer Martin France, old associates both. And on bass is the great Dave Holland, whose presence is a swinging endorsement of the leader, his music and his generous, open-hearted playing. julianarguelles.com