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In addition to Allison Au at the Rex, I stayed for the main attraction, who was Andrew Rathbun and a small group backing him.  I had never heard of him, but he has a ton of recordings on Steeplechase.  It was entertaining though not exactly revelatory... Apparently, he's from Toronto, lived in NYC for some time and now is in Michigan, teaching at Western Michigan University.  Almost my life in reverse. 😉

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  Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased Impacting March 19th, 2026 Format: Jazz   # Artist and Track Title Time         1. Jeremy Pelt - An Angel - Dedicated to My Sister 01:03       2. Jeremy Pelt - Fathers and Sons 05:19       3. Jeremy Pelt - Manifesto 03:49       4. Jeremy Pelt - The March Into Resilience 08:00       5. Jeremy Pelt - Brothas On The Corner 06:31       6. Jeremy Pelt - Our Mothers Nature 04:25       7. Jeremy Pelt - Fathers and Daughters 05:09       8. Jeremy Pelt - Sandman 04:12       9. Jeremy Pelt - For The Culture 03:25           New from Jeremy Pelt on HighNote Records JEREMY PELT Our Community Will Not Be Erased HighNote Records HCD 7366 Jeremy Pelt – trumpet, piano (track 1 only) Orrin Evans – piano (except track 1) Buster Williams – bass Lenny White – drums Lasse Corson – keyboards (tracks 2, 5 and 6) Suggested Tracks 3.    Manifesto 3:49  •  6.    Our Mother’s Nature 4:25 8.    Sandman 4:11  •  9.    For the Culture 3:25   Jeremy Pelt's latest recording is one of his most culturally aware and musically astute projects yet. Pelt observes in his liner notes that the social realities “in these United States all but force you to constantly examine the virtues and contributions of your own community, if only for the sake of positive reinforcement… and the music I've produced herein for the world to hear seeks to be a part of that positive reinforcement.” That perspective, echoed in his multi-volume book series Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz's Great Storytellers, anchors a program that balances cultural heritage with musical innovation. Pelt's compositions flow effortlessly across straight-ahead, neo-bop, spacious ballads, post-impressionist color, and the tasteful integration of electronics. Legendary bassist Buster Williams and acclaimed drummer Lenny White bring deep authority and experience, giving the album its solid grounding, while pianist Orrin Evans supplies a modern harmonic foundation that keeps the music vibrant and alive, as Lasse Corson sprinkles in subtle electronic colors. The result is a thrilling, forward-looking statement from a trumpeter and composer whose voice continues to grow with purpose, presence, and unmistakable personality. - RJO     Like our stuff?  Let’s hear from you. Record Company Contact Barney Fields • HighNote Records, Inc. jazzdepo@ix.netcom.com • (212) 873-2020 • www.jazzdepot.com   7366 HighN... HDC7366-Je...      

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