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Justin Chart & The Jazz Emissaries (feat.) Putter Smith
Justin Chart
Label: Universal Music Group
Released: 2026
Duration: 48:00
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Tracks
Cleaning Up The World [feat. Putter Smith] 06:46 2 Leanin' to the Night [feat. Putter Smith] 04:43 3 Intuitiva [feat. Putter Smith] 07:17 4 Curious Changes [feat. Putter Smith] 11:22 5 Thrivin' in Five [feat. Putter Smith] 03:50 6 Kickin it with Mr. Kidd [feat. Putter Smith] 04:21 7 Goodnight Central [feat. Putter Smith] 04:50 8 A Scar Becomes A Suit [feat. Putter Smith] 9 Noctuary
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Album Description
JUSTIN CHART & THE JAZZ EMISSARIES
The latest project from visionary alto saxophonist Justin Chart, Justin Chart & The Jazz Emissaries featuring Putter Smith, stands as a masterful intersection of modern hard-bop intensity and the rich, storied history of the West Coast jazz scene. By incorporating the legendary bassist Putter Smith—a musician whose own legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of American jazz and cinema—into his ensemble, Chart creates a sonic dialogue that bridges generations. The album captures the “Blizzard’s” signature improvisational fire, where complex, spontaneous melodies are balanced by the grounded, rhythmic sophistication that only a veteran of Smith’s caliber can provide.
Musically, the record serves as a testament to the power of the quartet format, where Chart’s “architectural” approach to the alto saxophone is given room to breathe within a sophisticated harmonic landscape. The interplay between Chart’s explosive, blues-drenched phrasing and Smith’s steady, nuanced bass work creates an atmosphere that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply soulful.
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