Matt Ridley’s ‘The Antidote’returns in 2026 with an electrifying extended line-up featuring Mark Lockheart, Rory Simmons, Ant Law, Ivo Neame and Dave Ingamells. The band delivers melodic, cinematic and rhythmically charged contemporary jazz driven by deep groove, rich harmony and fearless improvisation. Their eponymous 2021 debut — released on Ubuntu Music — earned widespread international acclaim, hailed as “one of the strongest releases by homegrown jazz talent” (Jazzwise, ★★★★) and praised for its assured writing (BBC Music Magazine) and striking individuality (“this bass player has something to say” — Downbeat). Named one of Jazzwise’s 20 Best Jazz Albums of 2021 and nominated for Best Jazz Album at the 2022 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, The Antidote now steps forward with bold new material and a world-class ensemble.

Line Up: Matt Ridley – bass, Mark Lockheart – sax, Ant Law – guitar, Ivo Neame – piano, Rory Simmons – trumpet & Dave Ingamells – drums