Out To Dinner / Episodes Of Grace

This 2022 release in the exciting "Out To Dinner" series continues along an ambitious course. These volumes seek to enlist the ears of a new group of Posi-Tone listeners, while expanding the aesthetic sensibilities of their traditional audience. "Episodes of Grace," which came together out of the label's pandemic lockdown sessions in 2020, is an engaging and enjoyable album featuring the collective efforts of five capable composer bandleader virtuosos. This full menu of auditory delights is a movable feast featuring vibraphonist Behn Gillece, trombonist Ryan Keberle and saxophonist Patrick Cornelius moving freely over the solid harmonic foundation of bassist Boris Kozlov and the explosive metrics of drummer Rudy Royston. These focused and adventurous performances are sweet and savory enough to encourage jazz fans of all ages to "play on" with us, and increase their musical tastes for more of these "different flavors."