Leon Foster Thomas - Metamorphosis (2016)

The Trinidad-born panman’s third release as a leader, Metamorphosis, drops in early June. He visited the Igloo to talk about the inspiration for and process of making the album and discussed a little history too: his own, as well as that of his instrument.

Tracklist:

01. Kai-Fusion (7:30)
02. Midnight Refrain (7:27)
03. Gulf Of Paria (6:25)
04. In The Corner (6:07)
05. Delusion Of A Dream (7:09)
06. Unknown Memory (6:49)
07. Dubplate Swing (4:06)
08. Take A Bow Tribute to Nelson (8:22)
09. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (6:04)
10. Cry Of Hope (10:01)

Personnel:

Leon Foster Thomas - Steel Pan/Percussion
Martin Bejerano - Piano
Kurt Hengstebeck - Upright/Electric Bass
Michael "Mike" Piolet - Drums
Jean Caze - Trumpet
David Palma - Tenor Saxophone/Flute
Fernando Ulibarri - Guitar
John Daversa - Trumpet/EVI
Sammy Figueroa - Percussion