Solitary Walker is the product of my attempt to create music that is a true reflection of myself and my musical experiences which ranges from gigs with The Roots to The Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. I also wanted to present a jazz album that is steeped in the tradition of Philadelphia soul. During it’s production, I set out to capture an honesty that I feel most over-produced jazz albums now lack. I believe the over-use of technology to erase “mistakes” can leave an album without character. The album boasts a slight rawness from the use of acoustic instruments and as few microphones as possible (the horns share one microphone as well). In keeping with my vision of honesty, the listener is drawn into the album’s sound and sophistication unpretentiously.
credits
released 15 March 2011
Ernest Stuart- Trombone
Tim Warfield- Tenor & Soprano Sax
Leon Jordan Jr.- Trumpet
Chrissie Loftus- Vocals
Justin Faulkner- Drums
Mike Boone- Bass
Masami Kuroki- Guitar
Orrin Evans- Piano
Ernest Stuart- Trombone
Tim Warfield- Tenor & Soprano Sax
Leon Jordan Jr.- Trumpet
Chrissie Loftus- Vocals
Justin Faulkner- Drums
Mike Boone- Bass
Masami Kuroki- Guitar
Orrin Evans- Piano
