George DeLancey - Paradise (2020)

Paradise, the sophomore release from critically acclaimed bassist/ composer George DeLancey, features a mix of hard swinging original compositions and jazz standards, and a host prominent young New York City jazz players. Release date is February 1st (George DeLancey Music).

The all-star band includes: pianist Tadataka Unno (Jimmy Cobb, Roy Hargrove), saxophonist Caleb Wheeler Curtis (Walking Distance, Orrin Evans), and Lawrence Leathers, the Grammy-winning drummer for Cécile McLorin Salvant.

“George DeLancey understands the entire scope and history of the bass, his playing reflects this and looks towards the future. As a composer, he is without a doubt, one of the most creative melodists of his generation." —Todd Stoll, Jazz at Lincoln Center (Education, Vice President)

Personnel:

George DeLancey: bass
Caleb Wheeler Curtis: alto saxophone
Jonathan Beshay: tenor saxophone, clarinet (4)
Tony Lustig: baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone (1)
Mike Sailors: trumpet, flugelhorn (3)
Robert Edwards: trombone
Tadataka Unno: piano
Lawrence Leathers: drums
Tatum Greenblatt: lead trumpet* (10 only)
Ray Cetta: tuba* (10 only)