'Made in Gorton' is the second studio album from this Manchester based group. Since forming in Manchester in 2006, The Magic Hat Ensemble continue to perform extensively in the UK. In 2009 they released their debut studio album 'This Conversation is Over' on Jellymould Jazz to critical acclaim. The band's reputation has steadily grown through their inventive re-workings of classic jazz material adding a youthful energy and drive which gives familiar tunes a completely different slant. They are renowned for employing the use of metric modulations, odd time signatures and blistering solos to create epic and exciting arrangements.