- Lenny Gonzalez
- Aram Shelton
Next week former Chicagoan Aram Shelton makes one of his regular return visits, but this time he’s employing local players to bring to life projects he developed in the Bay Area, where he moved in 2005, rather than doing things the other way around. He’s clearly settled into his life in California, developing a strong network of associates, presenting live music regularly, and writing with fresh concepts in mind. Earlier this year the alto saxophonist released one of his strongest albums yet with On and On (Singlespeed Music), a brisk, joyful postbop session recorded with Ton Trio II (the latest incarnation of his Oakland trio, now with bassist Scott Brown and drummer Alex Vittum), and for his Thursday concert at Constellation he’ll present two newer projects also conceived on the west coast.
Today’s playlist:
