Track five of the DJA album explodes into life with Bittersweet—a blistering Lawrence Cottle composition that pushes players to their limits and showcases an outrageous solo break from saxophonist Nadeem. In this episode, Mark, Tom, and Reuben relive the studio magic that left jaws on the floor as Nadeem fired through take after take, each one different, each one electrifying.

They unpack how the band pulled together a monster of a chart—complete with overlapping grooves, high-octane trumpet lines, and solos recorded at such intensity they lifted the entire room. There’s reflection on the challenge of performing such a complex arrangement, insight into Lawrence Cottle’s underrated genius as a UK arranger, and a confession that the tune was almost named… Giblets.

With ferocious energy, deep admiration, and a big dose of musical adrenaline—this one’s for the players and the fans who love it fast, funky, and fearless.