Motion II is the second batch of tracks from the session that produced last year’s highly acclaimed Motion I. In 2024, Blue Note celebrated its 85th birthday with a touring quintet of its leading contemporary musicians. At some point during the grueling tour, the members found time to enter a Hollywood studio to capture the magic of their collective sound. Remember that most anniversary celebrations suggest the past. Here, that is remotely subtle. The emphasis is instead on fresh music through the collaborative efforts of pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist and marimba player Joel Ross, bassist Matt Brewer, and drummer Kendrick Scott.
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