Friday, April 07, 2023

Walter Smith III - return to casual

Saxophonist and composer Walter Smith III has signed with Blue Note Records and enters a new era of his band leading career with the release of return to casual, the long-anticipated follow-up to his 2014 recording still casual. Reprising their bandmate roles, pianist Taylor Eigsti, guitarist Matt Stevens, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Kendrick Scott reveal a seasoned depth of dimension alongside featured guest appearances by trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and pianist James Francies.

Tracklist:
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