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Release Date: 27 February 2026
Label: HighNote Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 632375736620
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Jeremy Pelt's Our Community Will Not Be Erased is one of his most culturally aware and musically astute projects yet. Pelt observes in his liner notes that the social realities "in these United States all but force you to constantly examine the virtues and contributions of your own community, if only for the sake of positive reinforcement... and the music I've produced herein for the world to hear seeks to be a part of that positive reinforcement." That perspective, echoed in his multi-volume book series Griot: Examining the Lives of Jazz's Great Storytellers, anchors a program that balances cultural heritage with musical innovation.
Pelt's compositions flow effortlessly across straight-ahead neo-bop, spacious ballads, post-impressionist color, and the tasteful integration of electronics. Legendary bassist Buster Williams and acclaimed drummer Lenny White bring deep authority and experience, giving the album its solid grounding, while pianist Orrin Evans supplies a modern harmonic foundation that keeps the music vibrant and alive, as Lasse Corson sprinkles in subtle electronic colours.
The result is a thrilling, forward-looking statement from a trumpeter and composer whose voice continues to grow with purpose, presence, and unmistakable personality.
Tracklisting
Houston Person
Charlie Sepulveda & The Turnaround
Tom Harrell
Black Art Jazz Collective
Jeremy Pelt
George Cables
Black Art Jazz Collective
Eric Alexander
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt
