Credits:

Walter Smith Iii

Description:

This is the first work by saxophonist Walter Smith III, who has performed with Herbie Hancock, Jason Moran, Terence Blanchard, Maria Schneider, and others since his debut in 2006, and who has always been active at the forefront of the scene, to move to Blue Note. Smith is currently performing at the prestigious Village Vanguard as a leader for the first time. This work is a sequel to "still casual," which was independently released in 2014, and features pianist Taylor Aigusti, guitarist Matthew Stevens, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Kendrick Scott. Guests trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and pianist James Francies also add their skilled depth to the album. The album features nine original compositions and one Kate Bush cover. All of the songs were composed in a matter of weeks. Over the past few years, he and Stevens have been exploring and refining various conceptual approaches to composition in their collaborative project "In Common," and this album is the result of their efforts.

Tracklisting:

1.Contra
2.River Styx
3.Pup - Pow
4.Shine
5.Mother Stands for Comfort
6.quiet song
7.lamplight
8.Amelia Earhart Ghosted Me
9.K8 + BYU$
10.REVIVE