For Kai Craig, music is a pathway reaching deep into the past and far into the future, spanning generations and international boundaries with ease. The young drummer/composer has already dived deep into the jazz tradition, assisted by the mentorship of Martin France in his native UK and US legend Gregory 'Hutch' Hutchinson in Europe and the USA. Now he's ready to present his debut album, produced by Hutch in a Cologne studio and featuring some of the most extraordinary young talents of his generation. 'A Time Once Forgotten' is both a summary of everything that's brought Kai to this point, and a statement of intent for the future. The hand-picked band of Sean Payne and James Copus in the frontline and Rainer Bohm and Geraud Portal in the rhythm section are the perfect interpreters of Craig's vision. Each musician is a stand-out soloist, but together they are consummate team players. Original compositions take their place side by side with masterworks by Wayne Shorter, Fred Hersch, Kenny Kirkland, John Taylor and Michael Brecker. 'A Time Once Forgotten' is an acknowledgement and a summation of everything that has led Kai Craig to where he is today. It's steeped in his love of the adventurous, hard-edged swinging tradition of American post-bop that flourished in the 1980s and 1990s, but interpreted through the prism of his own unique personality, and that of his outstanding co-creators. The combination makes for an explosive, unforgettable debut.A1. NamesakeA2. When You DreamA3. Phantom of the BoperaA4. Dry StoneB1. Midnight SilenceB2. Dealin'B3. The ChieftainB4. LunationsB5. Afterthought
Tracklist:
- Namesake
- When You Dream
- Phantom of the Bopera
- Dry Stone
- Midnight Silence
- Dealin'
- The Chieftain
- Lunations
- Afterthought
UPC: 5065014356685
Label: Whirlwind Recordings
Release Date: 1.30.26
Format: Vinyl
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