“One of the most talented musicians i've ever had as a student ... highly proficient on electric bass.”Bob Moses, 1996.
Tripataka’s latest double album release, Gliese 667C, displays masterful improvisations and rhythmically-charged cyclic forms, creating a sound world of possibilities. Driven by a deep love of ancient rhythmic traditions, the trio explore musical territories beyond geographic borders. The Melbourne-based group features bass trombonist Adrian Sherriff, electric bass guitarist Jonathan Dimond and drummer Adam King with guests vibraphonist Daryl Pratt and didgeridoo artist Amos Roach.
...Bassist Jonathan Dimond solos inventively behind Sherriff, while percussionist Adam King delivers forward momentum via ever-shifting rhythms. For this album, the trio has expanded its sound palette with Darryl Pratt's vibes, which contribute a rippling pasticity that counter-balances Sherriff's growly runs. 'Relativity', a languourous piece inspired by an MC Escher lithograph, progresses circuitously by fits and starts, its pulse-driven components meted out in short, dramatic bursts...Des Cowley, Rhythms Magazine, May 2023.