Art Hirahara - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Rudy Royston - drums & percussion
Nicole Glover - sax 5, 8, 10
Behn Gillece - vibraphone 4
Pianist Art Hirahara turns his musical aspirations toward an
“Open Sky,” unveiling a subtly evocative set of melodic insights
and intimate emotional expressions for his sixth release
on Posi-Tone. Spreading his sensitivities and talents
across the piano keyboard, Hirahara presents listeners with
a seamless aggregate of brilliant next level compositions
and graceful interpretations amalgamated by accompaniment
from some the finest musicians on the scene today.
This captivating collection of hard hitting performances features
Hirahara playing alongside bassist Boris Kozlov and
drummer Rudy Royston, as well as guest appearances
from saxophonist Nicole Glover and vibraphonist Behn
Gillece, all of whom come together to employ a wide palette
of harmony and color to elucidate the structures while
steadily holding down the backline groove with a cavalcade
of contrapuntal rhythms. Featuring a tour de force combination
of talents, brilliant musicianship, and an evocative
program of new compositions, Hirahara’s “Open Sky” is
guaranteed to bring a wide range of bright moments and
intense joy to jazz fans everywhere.
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Open Sky - PR8222