Release Date: 29 July 2022
Label: Origin Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805558284021
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 29 July 2022
Label: Origin Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805558284021
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
Though reflecting on the wide-ranging, cascading emotions and endless complications created by the pandemic, saxophonist Jared Sims somehow manages to find an optimistic voice that weaves its way through the narrative of Against All Odds, his tenth solo recording. Guitarist Steve Fell, bassist Keala Kaumeheiwa, and drummer Luther Gray have been in Sims's musical life for years, the shared experiences adding easily accessed emotional depth to his stories. "Angst" explores the dread of seclusion. The title track is about Sims's father surviving after 3 months on a ventilator, while "Dear Gaia" reflects on the Earth goddess through the poetry of his wife, Amy M. Alvarez. Against All Odds reveals an honest recollection of truth while remembering to celebrate all that is and will be great in our lives.
"One of the most exciting saxophonists and band leaders I have heard in a long time." - Music Republic Magazine
Tracklisting
Xose Miguelez
Joachim Mencel, Steve Cardenas, Scott Colley & Rudy Royston
Thomas Marriott, Orrin Evans, Luques Curtis & Mark Whitfield Jr
Ted Moore Trio
Jared Hall
Meridian Odyssey
Ben Patterson, Shawn Purcell, Chris Ziemba, Paul Henry, Todd Harrison
Brent Jensen
Sultan Stevenson
John Patitucci
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
The Exu