Tyreek McDole - Open Up Your Senses [CD]

Format: CD 
Catalogue No.: ARTR0012CD
Barcode: 5400863182205
Release Date: 06 Jun 2025
Genre: Jazz

 Tyreek McDole’s debut album ‘Open Up Your Senses’ introduces a bold new voice in jazz.
 With ‘Open Up Your Senses’, Tyreek McDole makes a bold statement as one of the most compelling young jazz vocalists of his generation.
 A rich baritone with a deep connection to the jazz tradition, McDole draws inspiration from legendary predecessors like Johnny Hartman and Leon Thomas while carving out a distinctly original voice.
 His collaboration with exceptional musicians - including pianists Kenny Barron and Sullivan Fortner - brings an adventurous spirit to the album, blending classic jazz influences with innovative harmonies.
 Tyreek McDole brings forth introspective themes, with a repertoire that stretches beyond standard love songs and delves in the realms of philosophy, heritage and cultural reflection.
 From his striking interpretation of Thelonious Monk’s ‘Ugly Beauty’ to the powerful chant-like resonance of ‘The Creator Has A Master Plan’, Tyreek McDole delivers a deeply expressive and contemporary musical experience that urges listeners to engage, reflect and truly open up their senses.
 “This is a brilliant opening statement from someone I reckon will be around for some time.” - Gilles Peterson 

Tracklisting
The Backward Step
The Umbrella Man
The Creator Has A Master Plan (Intro)
The Creator Has A Master Plan
Ugly Beauty
The Sun Song (Precious Energy)
Somalia Rose
Wongolo Wale
Won’t You Open Up Your Senses
Under A Blanket of Blue
Love Is A Four-Letter Word
Everyday I Have The Blues
The Sun Song (Reprise)