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Philadelphia by Jeff Johnson
From the album
Album Title: Meanwhile...
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 00:48:07
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About the Album
Though well-represented through the many dozens of Origin releases he’s featured on, it’s bassist Jeff Johnson's own recordings where his singular aesthetic is most clearly revealed. Almost exclusively, they’ve come from documenting particular inspiring moments rather than from planning ahead. In the case of Meanwhile…, one moment was at the end of a 2015 Oregon tour with pianist Randy Porter and drummer Todd Strait, while another was a 2023 session with Los Angeles pianist Miro Sprague, along with longtime musical mates, Hans Teuber on woodwinds and drummer John Bishop. It was only through hindsight that these two sessions would join as one, as much for the musical engagement created as it was that the compositions represented many significant points along his 50-year career path. “…angular twists and complex abstractions coated in a profound voicing…reaching out in every which way, they work as a solid unit inspiring and prodding each other to move forward.” - JazzTimes
Tracks
Peregrine; Highwaymen; Portrait; Philadelphia; Gaia; Pegasus in Harlem; F.Y.I.
Personnel
Jeff Johnson
bass
Randy Porter
piano
Todd Strait
drums
Hans Teuber
saxophone
Miro Sprague
piano
John Bishop
drumsAdditional Personnel
Randy Porter: piano (1-4); Todd Strait: drums (1-4); Hans Teuber: saxophone, flute (5-7); Miro Sprague: piano (5-7); John Bishop: drums (5-7).
Date featured
January 8, 2027
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