Musician and composer Alasdair Pennington has in recent years established himself as a distinct and creative voice on the drum kit within the vibrant London jazz and improvised music scenes. ‘This Is’, Pennington’s debut album was released in October 2024 on Hidden Threads Records and described by Jazz Journal as “a highly listenable collection which in places harks back to the sound of American jazz from the 50s and 60s”.