25th January 2026: The Third and Final Single from The QOW Trio: ‘Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling’ Out Now

Three is the magic number in so many ways. Three elements provide stability with flexibility; three acts tell a story, three pillars hold up a roof. With The Rule Of Three, the unique generation-spanning entity that is QOW TRIO are back with a barnstorming third album. Building logically on the natural development of their two previous collections, this time the fearless threesome can be heard roaming further than ever before into the uncharted hinterlands where the deep jazz tradition of the classic tenor trio format, laden with melody and swing, ventures into the untamed regions of free improvisation. At the heart of the band is the unmistakable beat of drummer Spike Wells, who this year celebrates his 80th birthday and the 65th year of his extraordinary career at the forefront of jazz in the UK, providing the driving force behind everyone from homegrown heroes Tubby Hayes to Bobby Wellins to visitors like Stan Getz and Roland Kirk and countless others. Riding at his side to represent the current London-based millennial cohort is saxophonist Riley Stone-Lonergan, whose intriguing compositions and boundless creative imagination as an improvisor continue to add to his burgeoning reputation.

With release day just around the corner, the third and final single from the phenomenal QOW Trio is out now on all streaming platforms. Stay tuned for more exciting updates to follow…