Dave Douglas is a trumpeter and composer who has long been one of jazz's most restlessly creative voices, and Gifts finds him in inspired company. Released in 2024 on his own Greenleaf Music label, the album pairs original compositions with four Billy Strayhorn classics, featuring an all-star ensemble that includes saxophonist James Brandon Lewis and guitarist Rafiq Bhatia and drummer Ian Chang of the experimental outfit Son Lux.
Gifts is a celebration of the blessings of life and music, and the interplay between Douglas's nimble trumpet work and his open-minded collaborators gives the album a strangely beautiful symmetry. The blend of forward-thinking jazz sensibility with Strayhorn's timeless songbook makes this a deeply compelling listen for fans of both classic and contemporary jazz. This particular pressing was issued as a Record Store Day Black Friday 2024 release, making it a meaningful find for Douglas devotees and jazz enthusiasts alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Greenleaf Music
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/29/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Gifts
A2. Kind Of Teal
B1. Take The A Train
B2. Rain Check
B3. Blood Count
C1. Day Dream
C2. Seven Years Ago
D1. Small Bar
D2. Third Dream
D3. Goodbyes
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