Jorge Rossy - Stay There (2016)

Over the last quarter century Catalonian Jorge Rossy has been one of the most successful drummers in jazz. Besides playing with the likes of Woody Shaw, Joe Lavano, Chick Corea and Charlie Hayden, from 1994 to 2005 he was an essential part of the most influential piano trio of that period, The Brad Mehldau Trio. On Stay There Rossy lays down the sticks and picks up the mallets as he displays his love of melody on the vibraphone and marimba. Jorge has brought in three old friends, tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and bassist Doug Weiss, players who also happen to be contemporary giants of the music. Add to the mix legendary drummer Al Foster of Miles Davis fame and you have a potent musical elixir. Jorge revels in the uninhibited joy of simply playing, as he transposes decades of experience on drums, piano, and trumpet to the vibraphone and marimba. Rossy’s, compositions contain a lyricism and musical wisdom that encompass his love of jazz’s rich, diverse heritage, as he adds his personal voice to that legacy. These master musicians clearly enjoy playing together. There is an infectious enthusiasm born of deep commitment, a result of years of mutual friendships and musical involvement. The results: a superb, up-beat album of pure listening pleasure.

Tracklist:

01. Who Knows About Tomorrow
02. Portrait
03. Artesano
04. Blessed
05. Mark's Mode
06. The Newcomer
07. W Waltz
08. Pauletta
09. Mmmyeah
10. Stay Here

Personnel:

Jorge Rossy (Vibes, marimba);
Mark Turner (Tenor saxophone);
Peter Bernstein (Guitar);
Doug Weiss (Bass);
Al Foster (Drums).