Taking the raw elements of jazz and incorporating generous use of electronic loops and effects, Zed-U creates what they call a ‘symphony of sound’. This is a conscious decision – the band is after all, a stripped down affair with only bass, drums and reeds – so each instrument effectively doubles up their contribution by adding electronic effects to their instrument, making a much larger sound. One of the most distinctive sounds to come out of this has been dub reggae, largely credited to drummer Tom Skinner, which can be heard lurking in several tracks, although never enough to take over and distract.

"This is a band that knows how to make punchy music without the usual clichés" – The Guardian

"This is music of acute intellectual rigour but also of deep spirit. Damn fine." – thejazzbreakfast