Robert Glasper Experiment/Doom + Phantom Limb

Mixing his fluent technique, which can sound a little Brad Mehldau-ish at times, with a peerless understanding of fractured hip-hop rhythms a la his mentor, the late, great J Dilla, pianist Glasper is one of a kind. Favouring compact, minimalist chord sequences and hooky themes it's the fireworks between him and his musicians that really sets his gigs alight. Support from Bristol-based PL, who pull off a damn fine blend of harmony-drenched country-meets-soul.