Release Date: 19 September 2025
Label: Origin Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0805558290725
Genres: Jazz
Description
The Jazz faculty that Western Michigan University quietly assembled over the years is an impressive collection of internationally significant artists. Having gathered in Kalamazoo from their bases in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, the teaching colleagues became bandmates with the formation of the Western Jazz Collective, and Dark Journey reveals the magic when time, place and happenstance collide. Offering new views into the music of saxophonist/composer Andrew Rathbun, the septet of Rathbun, trumpeter Scott Cowan, guitarist Matt Landon, pianist Matthew Fries, bassist John Hebert, and drummer Keith Hall, along with the special vocalese contributions of Greg Jasperse, unveil expansive musical landscapes, rich in nuance, dynamics and texture.
"Rathbun's lines dance and glide, reflecting both childlike wonder and well-honed artistry." - JazzTimes
"...Rathbun deserves to be ranked among today's top arrangers/composers." JAZZIZ
Tracklisting
Milan Verbist Trio
Ted Moore Trio
Brent Jensen
Carlos Vega
Rodney Whitaker; Terell Stafford; Tim Warfield; Rick Roe; Dana Hall; Rockelle Whitaker
Nancy Kelly; Jerry Weldon; Dave Stryker; Carmen Intorre Jr.; William Gorman; Houston Person; Charli
Nanami Haruta; Michael Dease; Xavier Davis; Rodney Whitaker; Ulysses Owens Jr.
Mike Pope; Geoffrey Keezer; Nate Smith; Randy Brecker; Roxy Coss; Amaury Cabral; Ann Almond Pope
Ralph Alessi; Joseph Alessi; Matt Mitchell; John Hebert; Ches Smith
Mick Goodrick; John Surman; Eddie Gomez; Jack DeJohnette
Trio Ivoire (Hans Ludemann, Aly Keita & Christian Thome)
Oregon
Stephan Micus
Jaco Pastorius & Rashied Ali
Chet Baker
His 'n' Hers (Judith O'Higgins & Dave O'Higgins)
