01/08/2004 Pete Martin

“An enormously enjoyable set of accessible but distinctive originals. Like the compositions, Clouts’ solos are thoughtful and persuasively structured, and its good to hear the many ways in which bassist Alex Keen and drummer Sean Randle contribute to the process” Jazz UK

06/06/2004 Chris Parker

“Although clearly steeped in the music of his native South Africa, Clouts touches numerous other bases on this fun, wholly accessible album, and his deft, lively, intensely rhythmic piano is skilfully complemented throughout by a vigorous but sensitive rhythm section.” Chris Parker Jazz Review

06/06/2004 Jazzwise

“Energetic music…Alex Keen’s bass merrily swings along behind Clouts’ generous chords, throwing in neatly sonorous solos..an enjoyable, easy swinging debut.” Jazzwise

04/04/2004 Dave Gelly

• “The trio...cook up some nice, tricky rhythms to keep you alert, and control an impressive range of dynamics. There is one particularly affecting ballad, ‘For Eva’, and a charming ‘Nyasa Lullaby’. Clouts has particularly subtle judgement when it comes to harmonising simple melodies, making them neither too bare nor over-elaborate… A good debut in every respect.” Dave Gelly The Observer