Alexa Tarantino - Winds Of Change (2019)

Everyone is encouraged to enjoy a breath of fresh air when woodwind virtuoso Alexa Tarantino boldly embarks on an exploration of the "Winds of Change,” her first record with Posi-Tone. With strong rhythmic and harmonic concepts and unstoppably gentle melodic sensibility, Tarantino skillfully conducts listeners through an exciting presentation of her carefully crafted arrangements and original compositions. Tarantino plays a combination of saxophones and flute on the record to make bold statements of stunning musicianship alongside the superstar accompaniment of pianist Christian Sands, bassist Joe Martin and drummer Rudy Royston. Whether one is already familiar with the music of Alexa Tarantino or discovering her for the first time, "Winds of Change" surely succeeds in delivering bright moments of straight forward musical delight while demonstrating that Alexa Tarantino is indeed a rising star for jazz fans to keep their eyes fixed upon for years to come.



Track List:
01. Wisp After Wisp (4:24)
02. Face Value (5:04)
03. Seesaw (4:38)
04. Breeze (4:59)
05. Zingaro (5:16)
06. Square One (7:32)
07. Calm (5:18)
08. Undercurrent (6:12)
09. Ready Or Not (3:58)
10. Without (4:06)

Alexa Tarantino - woodwinds
Christian Sands - piano
Nick Finzer - trombone
Joe Martin - bass
Rudy Royston - drums

Rec.: Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2018.

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