Altin Sencalar / Natural Rhythm
Rising star trombonist Altin Sencalar exceeds expectations with an album of exciting explorations celebrating his Natural Rhythm.
This highly anticipated release features a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation — a ten-track opus with an all-star band showcasing Sencalar's talents as a player, his tasteful musicality, and his well-crafted abilities as a bandleader and composer.
Sencalar's virtuosity on the trombone is awe-inspiring, capturing the essence of Latin jazz while infusing it with his own unique style and flair. From exhilarating uptempo pieces that pulse with dancing energy to soul-stirring ballads, his versatility shines through in every note.
More than a musical endeavor, this album is an invitation to immerse yourself in Sencalar's rich cultural heritage and personal world of tonalities and syncopation — where captivating melodies speak volumes and his Natural Rhythm stirs the soul.
Featured Artists
- Alex Norris - Trumpet
- Sharel Cassity - Alto Saxophone
- Michael Dease - Baritone Saxophone
- Art Hirahara - Piano
- Boris Kozlov - Bass
- Gary Kerkezou - Drums
- Alex Acuña - Percussion
- Altin Sencalar - Trombone
Recording
- Marc Free - producer
- Nick O'Toole - engineer
- Anna Yatskevitch - photography
- recorded at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY by Nick O'Toole on September 12, 2025
- mixed and mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR by Nick O'Toole
Release Date
May 15, 2026
Rising star trombonist Altin Sencalar exceeds expectations with an album of exciting explorations celebrating his Natural Rhythm.
This highly anticipated release features a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation — a ten-track opus with an all-star band showcasing Sencalar's talents as a player, his tasteful musicality, and his well-crafted abilities as a bandleader and composer.
Sencalar's virtuosity on the trombone is awe-inspiring, capturing the essence of Latin jazz while infusing it with his own unique style and flair. From exhilarating uptempo pieces that pulse with dancing energy to soul-stirring ballads, his versatility shines through in every note.
More than a musical endeavor, this album is an invitation to immerse yourself in Sencalar's rich cultural heritage and personal world of tonalities and syncopation — where captivating melodies speak volumes and his Natural Rhythm stirs the soul.
Featured Artists
- Alex Norris - Trumpet
- Sharel Cassity - Alto Saxophone
- Michael Dease - Baritone Saxophone
- Art Hirahara - Piano
- Boris Kozlov - Bass
- Gary Kerkezou - Drums
- Alex Acuña - Percussion
- Altin Sencalar - Trombone
Recording
- Marc Free - producer
- Nick O'Toole - engineer
- Anna Yatskevitch - photography
- recorded at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY by Nick O'Toole on September 12, 2025
- mixed and mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR by Nick O'Toole
Release Date
May 15, 2026