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