Motion I is the debut album from Out
Of/Into, the collective formerly known as The Blue Note Quintet,
featuring pianist Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins,
vibraphonist Joel Ross, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer.
The band was formed in celebration of Blue Note Records’ 85th
Anniversary and embarked on an extensive U.S. tour earlier this year
during which they honed a distinctive, progressive sound that is the
perfect embodiment of the Blue Note ethos. “Blue Note has been such a
wonderful home for the community, for incredible musicians, for
creativity, for all these years,” says Clayton. “You can’t help but
think about all those masters, all those heroes that you’ve grown up
listening to. To get a chance to pay tribute and try to carry some of
that essence forward is truly just an honor.”
Tracklist:
1. Ofafrii
2. Gabaldon’s Glide
3. Radical
4. Second Day
5. Aspiring to Normalcy
6. Synchrony
7. Bird's Luck