GLENN ZALESKI - THE QUESTION

SUNNYSIDE

£10.80

Cat. no: SSC1591
Format: CD
Barcode: 016728159128
Release Date: 30th October 2020
Genre: Jazz

The summer of 2019 brought pianist/composer Glenn Zaleski to a new milestone in his life. As he left his twenties, he also found out that he was expecting his first child. This led Zaleski to a period of reflection. He began to re-examine his youthful early interpretations of the world, the media and life in general, preparing himself for this transitional period.

Summer walks in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park led Zaleski and his wife to the sanctuary of The Vale of Cashmere, a small, secluded pond densely populated with flowering trees. This became a favorite spot for Zaleski to meditate. It also became the spot where he began to compose and catalog music for an upcoming August performance, where he intended to revisit his favorite ensemble format, the quintet.

Zaleski’s choice of instrumentalists was easy and inspired. He knew that he wanted to feature the incredible sound of tenor saxophone and trumpet as leading voices. Saxophonist Lucas Pino is one of the pianist’s oldest friends and collaborators, so there was no question about his involvement. Trumpeter Adam O’Farrill is a more recent acquaintance but one that Zaleski wanted to revisit after first playing with O’Farrill seven years ago.

The rhythm section includes two musicians that Zaleski has long admired and performed with. Bassist Desmond White has been a regular collaborator with the pianist since college and drummer Allan Mednard has been a favourite time-keeper on many stages.

Tracks: The Question / Backstep / Smoke and Mirrors / Strange Meadow Lark / Subterfuge / BK Bossa Nova / Road Life / The Answer