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The Singer by Randy Napoleon

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Album Title: Waking Dream
Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2025

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Surrounded by the brilliant musical family who have centered his band for years—bassist Rodney Whitaker, pianist Rick Roe and drummer Quincy Davis—guitarist Randy Napoleon calls back four of his fleet-fingered, virtuoso former guitar students to share the stage and build up something new for this ambitious album, his 10th as a leader. Centered on compositions from the prolific Gregg Hill, along with several of his own, he arranged each for this 5-guitar choir of musicians, all connected through years of Napoleon’s mentorship, each fully evolved in their own artistry. Whether adding other-worldly harmonic density, lush string-like backgrounds, subtle counter melodies or cascading rhythmic intrigue, Waking Dream comes across as a one-of-a-kind sonic experience, while still in the mainstream of modern jazz recordings. “…one of the more admired guitarists today…a superb musician, much sought-after for his idiomatic interpretations.” - Raul da Gama

Tracks

Super Moon; The Speckled Frog; Waking Dream; Two Thoughts; Cafe Brasilia; The Singer; 52 Pickup; Riverside Blossoms; Jo Jo Jo; Boom Boom.

Personnel

Additional Personnel

Walter Blanding: tenor saxophone; Michael Dease: trombone; Anthony Stanco: trumpet; Langston Kitchen: bass; Michael J. Reed: drums; Lynne Brown: guiro

Date featured

September 20, 2025

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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