New Dawn CD

A century of musical wisdom unfolds in a striking debut that bridges past and future with effortless fluidity. Channeling the avant-garde spirit of Sun Ra while carving out a singular voice, the album explores transdimensional jazz palettes, blues-infused big band and serene introspection. At its core is an artist whose mastery of saxophone and EVI transcends boundaries, fusing deep improvisation with a lifetime of sonic exploration. The project, spearheaded by longtime collaborator Knoel Scott and producer Jan Lankisch, emerged from an archive of unrecorded compositions. Featuring luminaries like Michael Ray, Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Cecil Brooks, the sessions in Philadelphia captured a raw, spontaneous energy. The title track blends spiritual jazz with the unmistakable vocals of Neneh Cherry, her presence adding a layer of cosmic depth. 'African Depth' is an atmospheric jazz gem of the highest order. A lullaby that will expand your horizons, the piece takes the album to another level. Defined by both reflection and innovation, the album reveals a previously unheard side of its creatoriswinging, bopping and expanding jazz's celestial reach. Though deeply rooted in tradition, the music never lingers in nostalgia, instead pushing ever forward. Not a culmination but an evolution, this is a real a love letter to spacetime that resonates across generations.