Marcus Roberts, piano; Rodney Jordan, bass; Jason Marsalis, drums; Ron Westray, trombone; Marcus Printup, trumpet; Wess Anderson, alto sax & sopranino; Stephen Riley, tenor; Alphonso Horne, trumpet; Ricardo Pascal, tenor
"Deep in the Shed: A Blues Suite", by the Marcus Roberts Nonet (J-Master Records, 2012). In his latest release, Marcus Roberts brings his remarkable trio (with Jason Marsalis and Rodney Jordan) together with old friends, Marcus Printup, Ron Westray, Stephen Riley, and Wess Anderson. This virtuosic group of musicians is joined by two very talented young musicians-Alphonso Horne and Ricardo Pascal - for their first recording session. Those of you who are long-time Marcus Roberts fans will recognize the title of this suite from his 1990 recording "Deep in the Shed". This new version of "Deep in the Shed: A Blues Suite" is re-imagined and has a new final track-'Athanatos Rythmos'. It's a stunning new recording.