Vinyl reissue of a 1979 hidden gem of fusion jazz

Originally released in 1979, Cumulus is a long-overlooked treasure from British pianist, composer, and arranger Laurie Holloway–a virtuoso best known for his work as a musical director for BBC television and as a collaborator with some of the U.K.”s finest jazz and pop artists. Here, Holloway steps firmly into the spotlight with a set that bridges sophisticated jazz composition and the breezy textures of late-”70s fusion.

Cumulus drifts between moods of elegance and experimentation, layering electric piano and synthesizer atmospherics over deft rhythm section interplay. Holloway”s refined melodic sensibility–sharpened through years of arranging for major broadcasters and performers–shines throughout, blending harmonic complexity with a light, unhurried touch that recalls contemporaries like Bob James, Dave Grusin, and Alan Hawkshaw.

Now newly reissued by Morgan Blue Town, this long-out-of-print recording reintroduces one of the U.K.”s most accomplished yet understated jazz craftsmen. Cumulus is both a time capsule of late-”70s British fusion and a testament to Holloway”s enduring musical grace and inventiveness.

Additional Details

Label: Morgan Blue Town

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 50 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 02/20/26

UPC: 5036436160525