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Cut Through the Chase by Lafayette Gilchrist
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Album Title: Move With Love
Morphius Records
Released: 2025
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About the Album
Baltimore-based pianist, keyboardist and composer Lafayette Gilchrist is one of our favorites. The newest member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, he reconvenes his funk and go-go fueled nonet New Volcanoes for the acclaimed band’s first release in seven years. While the title captures the infectious, joyous, groove-heavy sound that New Volcanoes has honed over the last two decades, it’s also a plea for community during turbulent times. Gilchrist masterfully combines Afrobeat, funk, and creative jazz into a one of a kind sound. The track “Cut Through the Chase” is Gilchrist’s tribute to working class life. It is an intentionally upbeat funky celebration lifted by a burning West African groove and stellar soloing by trombonist Christian Hizon.
Tracks
Cut Through the Chase; Move with Love; Bamboozled; Basta; Baby Steps; Cross Pollination Aggregation.
Personnel
Lafayette Gilchrist
pianoCarl Filipiak
guitarKevin Pinder
drumsLeo Maxey
trumpet
Christian Hizon
tromboneEbben Dorsey
saxophone, altoEfraim Dorsey
saxophone, tenorShaquim Muldrow
saxophoneBashi Rose
percussionReviews
- Move With Love by Ian Patterson
- Move With Love by Vincenzo Roggero
Date featured
October 7, 2025
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