Tipping Point is an experimental contemporary jazz quartet from England, founded in 2013 by James Mainwaring. All members are alumni of

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and active in other successful projects. Tipping Point released their debut album, ''The Earthworm's Eye View'', in October 2015 on Lamplight Social Records. The album was described as "Playful, dark, skilful and spontaneous… a surefooted trip across many persuasions in contemporary music" by John Fordham in

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and to have “moments of collective beauty” by Daniel Spicer in ''

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''. ''The Earthworm's Eye View'' was also dubbed a best album of 2015 by ''Jazz on 3'' and ''The Guardian''.

Personnel

* James Mainwaring - saxophonist and composer *

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* Michael Bardon - double bass * Joost Hendrickx - drums

References

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