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Release Date: 14 August 2026
Label: Oa2 Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805552223828
Genres: Jazz Swing Jazz
Description
Through six original compositions, filled with soulful grooves, rich harmony, and reflections of Mingus, George Russell, and Gil Evans, bassist Ben Medler and saxophonist Michelle Medler present the debut recording of their inspired, Portland-based sextet. Pianist Clay Giberson and drummer Todd Bishop join Ben in the rhythm section, with trumpeter Paul Mazzio and trombonist John Moak completing the front line.
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Charlie Porter, Nick Biello, Orrin Evans, Mike Moreno, David Wong, Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece & K
Medler Sextet
Ben Markley; Steve Kovalcheck; Wil Swindler; Rodney Whitaker; Kyle Swan
Ted Piltzecker; Brad Goode; Gonzalo Teppa; Paul Romaine
Randy Napoleon; Luke Sittard; Chris Minami; Jocelyn Gould; Ben Turner; Rick Roe; Rodney Whitaker; Q
Premazzi / Nasser Quartet
Peter Lin; AAPI Jazz Collective
Rodney Whitaker; Terell Stafford; Tim Warfield; Rick Roe; Dana Hall; Rockelle Whitaker
Nanami Haruta; Michael Dease; Xavier Davis; Rodney Whitaker; Ulysses Owens Jr.
Medler Sextet
Ben Markley; Steve Kovalcheck; Wil Swindler; Rodney Whitaker; Kyle Swan
Randy Napoleon; Luke Sittard; Chris Minami; Jocelyn Gould; Ben Turner; Rick Roe; Rodney Whitaker; Q
Jordan VanHemert; Michael Dease; Terell Stafford; Helen Sung; Rodney Whitaker; Lewis Nash
Jeri Southern
Dawn Clement; Buster Williams; Matt Wilson
