Gerald Clayton - Life Forum (2013)

Brilliant young pianist and composer Gerald Clayton makes his Concord Records debut with a recording that takes on a collection of Clayton's favorite musicians in one group, each having a strong, unique voice and vision. The album titled Life Forum presents music that sets the stage for this gathering and the artistry of the musicians becomes the discussion that takes place. The open-mindedness of the music is a metaphor to the freedom of thought that one should bring to life's forum.

Tracklist:

01. A Life Forum 00:02:52
02. Future Reflection 00:04:51
03. Shadamanthem 00:06:37
04. Sir Third 00:04:18
05. Deep Dry Ocean 00:05:27
06. Dusk Baby 00:05:38
07. Mao Nas Massa 00:04:47
08. Prelude 00:00:59
09. Some Always 00:05:37
10. Like Water 00:05:16
11. Unhidden 00:03:57
12. When An Angel Sheds A Feather / UMMG 00:09:28

Personnel:

Gerald Clayton (vocals, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ);
Sachal Vasandani, Gretchen Parlato (vocals);
Carl Hancock Rux (spoken vocals);
Logan Richardson (alto saxophone);
Dayna Stephens (tenor saxophone);
Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet);
Justine Brown (drums).