“...the frontline crackling from the first ...keeps the focus on Esposito as leader. The width of his voicings leaves plenty of room for both air and for his fellow players…When he does dig in, it's with a big, open sound…with challenging, fraught harmonies that have been begging to be brought forward.”
Chronogram
“... opens with an uplifting, swinging groove with inspired solos from the trumpet, tenor sax, trombone and piano… lush harmonies are both haunting and lovely at the same time, something which is not so easy to pull off…The relaxed pace and lovely melodies of some of these songs is/are exquisite…strong playing and adventurous yet somehow subtle arrangements which seem hidden at times, yet come through…. Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG
Nine new Esposito compositions arranged for three horns. An exploration of how much variety of color it’s possible to get with just trumpet, woodwinds and valve trombone.
Chris Pasin - trumpet & cornet
Eric Person - flute, soprano, alto and tenor saxes
Phil Allen - valve (lazy musician’s) trombone
John Esposito - piano
Ira Coleman - bass
Peter O’Brien - drums
Recorded July 11 & 12, 2022 by Scott Petito at NRS Catskill, NY
Edited, mixed and mastered by Scott Petito
Producer: John Esposito
Production assistance: Beth Reinecke
Cover art design: Dana Faconti Studio
Cover art photo: Laura Steele