Soft Machine Legacy

With three ex-members of various editions of Soft Machine, guitarist John Etheridge, bassist Hugh Hopper, drummer John Marshall plus long-time admirer Theo Travis on saxes and flute, this band retain all that made The Soft Machine one of the most important fusion bands ever, while bringing a freshness and new vitality that just adds to the legacy.
The quartet breaths new life into classic Soft Machine compositions but the emphasis is on new material that provides ample space for exploration and interaction. With Etheridge and Hopper already utilizing real-time sampling and looping, the addition of Travis and his remarkable system of ambitronics promises to further expand their sonic potential.
Hugh Hopper began his musical life in the mid-sixties, and was bassist and writer with Soft Machine during their most successful period, playing/composing on the first six albums and touring countless miles in Europe and America.
John Marshall is an internationally respected drummer who also started professional life in the mid 60s and was a founder member of Nucleus in 1969. In 1972 he joined Soft Machine, eventually becoming, later in the decade, co-leader with Karl Jenkins.
Theo Travis - a favourite with Teignmouth, having appeared a number of times - may not have played in Soft Machine but he grew up influenced by the group and is an equal part of the adventurous spirit that has been carried forward into Soft Machine Legacy. Theo joined the band in 2006 and as well as being known for innovative looping, has contributed three compositions to their last album Steam.