Pianist and composer Matt Ratcliffe is a conservatoire educated Jazz pianist, with a wide range of influences from the improvisations of Thelonious Monk to the rhythms and textures of world music. He can regularly be found backing a range of top jazz artists in his work as a member of the house band at Peggys Skylight. Joined on vocals by regular collaborator Helen Gayle who brings her blend of jazz, soul, and gospel into the mix, including performing on his recent Beatles Songbook project which has enchanted audiences at jazz clubs across the region.