In the Groove: Live at The Alluvion - CD

A Hard Bop Lineage, Rooted in Detroit

This project follows the path set by Stanco’s Time (2024) and places the trumpeter firmly within the hard bop tradition. The grooves are authentic, the emotional core undeniable. Recorded at The Alluvion in Traverse City, Michigan, a venue with a history as rich as the music it presents, the album captures the singular energy of an exceptional evening. Each piece feels infused with the landscape that surrounds the city: the waters, the atmosphere, the sense of place.

The Alluvion’s founder, pianist Jeff Haas, contributes a composition of his own and pens the liner notes, while visual artist Lisa Flahive paints the cover art in real time during the performance, a striking reminder of jazz’s ability to inspire creativity beyond music. The concept recalls Cannonball Adderley’s celebrated live sessions, and at times the groove evokes the Blue Note era of the 1960s, when music was both serious in craft and playful in spirit. - PARIS MOVE