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On Dec. 18, I recorded the basic tracks for what will be my first CD as a leader.  Produced by Mike Dease, owner/president of D-Clef Records, who also plays trombone on selected songs, this album features some great names in Post-Bop Jazz: George Cables, piano; Dezron Douglas, bass; Willie Jones III, drums.  Also, some great special guests: Mark Whitfield, guitar; Claudio Roditi, trumpet; Greg Gisbert, trumpet; Dominick Farianacci, trumpet.  Songs will include original compositions  by me, Mike Dease, Charles Tolliver, George Cables, composer/trumpeter Thomas Barber, and Steve Turre, and some not-so-standards which Mike and I included that really speak to us about where the music is and where we want to take it.

Artwork and additional production are in the works after the holidays, and we are lookin to release this by June.  Stay tuned for more info!

Update:  I have had Claudio, Greg, and Mark come in to John Lee’s studio in West Orange, NJ to put down their parts and solos, as well as lay a few things down myself.  I tell ya, this is gonna be a great release!  I have also begun some of the initial artwork and layout with my good friend, renowned photographer Jason Goodman.  It all seems to be happening in slow motion, but it’s happening.  I can’t wait to share it.

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