Hikmah CM107INST the Five Spot is where

the Five Spot is where Monk first emerged into the spotlight

The field recordings were captured on train platforms

Reissued on vinyl by Craft Recordings

All the musical material on “The Ruin” is taken from iPhone recordings of improvisations that I played on my first-ever piano – bought using money left by my late grandfather

improviser

Hikmah CM107INST the Five Spot is where'Hikmah' is the astonishing new solo piano work from virtuosic & far ranging sound scientist; deep & compassionate thinker; UK based musical treasure, Pat Thomas. It is a singular album in his singular and now substantial body of work, and his first for the TAO Forms label, which we are honored to present.