DARK FIRES, VOL. 2

MUSIC BY AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMPOSERS THAT BLENDS MODERN SOUNDS WITH TRADITIONAL JAZZ INFLUENCES

David Baker; Adolphus Hailstork; Ellis Marsalis; Alvin Singleton, composers | Karen Walwyn, piano | Rodney Mack, trumpet | Branford Marsalis, saxophone | Jason Marsalis, percussion

“… Karen Walwyn and her friends present a fine clutch of pieces that touch on a variety of cultural influences with confidence and adroitness. Excellent recorded sound and robust performances