Credits:

Wayne Escoffery

Description:

Gregory Porter, Mike Moreno, and Tom Harrell join as guests! Wayne Escoffery, who studied with Jackie McLean and has performed with Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and others, is back with his first new album in three years. He has been active in New York since then and is a Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer. One of the biggest highlights of his new album "Like Minds" is the impressive list of guests who have participated in the project." The album features special guest appearances by "legendary trumpeter" Tom Harrell, "innovative guitarist" Mike Moreno, "superlative percussionist" Daniel Sadownik, and "Grammy-caliber vocalist" Gregory Porter, as well as acclaimed pianist David Kikosugi, The quartet also features acclaimed pianist David Kikosugi, bassist Ugonna Okego, and drummer Mark Whitefield, Jr. All of the musicians on this album were specially chosen because they are all important elements in Escoffery's musical development and no one else could have played as well as they did.And as Escoffery explains, "We wanted to explore the deep connections between all of us," and this album reflects the bond and chemistry that developed between the talented musicians who worked together as they shared their roots and energy for Like Minds. Original photographs by photographers Jimmy & Dana Katz and liner notes by Chris Pearson.

Tracklisting:

1.Like Minds
2.Nostalgia In Times Square
3.Sincerely Yours
4.My Truth (Feat. Gregory Porter)
5.Rivers Of Babylon(Feat. Gregory Porter)
6.Song Of Serenity
7.Treasure Lane
8.Idle Moments
9.Shuffle