Jay Azzolina - Present Tense (2025)

Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Jay Azzolina announces Present Tense, his fifth album as a leader. The albums sound challenges jazz conventions, offering a fresh step into modernization. Since relocating to the UK in August 2024, Azzolina has embraced fresh creative collaborations, drawing from the rich musical cultures of Britain and Wales. Present Tense represents his ongoing exploration as a composer and bandleader, featuring all original material that highlights his evolving harmonic and textural sensibilities.