THE Identity is Baptiste’s own, his life’s progress the raw material for a musician at the top of his game, with a perfect trio sharing his message.

The title track is a lapel-grabbing statement of intent for the album, which ranges from the searchingly lyrical Apprehension, to the delicate Song For You dedicated to the late South African pianist Bheki Mseleku.

Dance Of The Maquiritari has a calypso feel and is the result of discovering that he is a descendant of the tribe of that name from South America, adding to his St Lucian heritage. Harriott’s Chariott – A Life In The Bass Line is a tribute to, and has a touching commentary from, the distinguished Caribbean bass player Coleridge Goode, a key member of Joe Harriott’s seminal quintet.

This is an important album, packed with emotional expression and musical mastery enough to fill this whole page – expect it to head the list of future jazz album awards.