Randy Napoleon- Waking Dream (CD)
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"... one of the truly premier players on his instrument anywhere. His dexterity, fluid ideas and command of a tricky instrument must be recognized as top drawer." Jazz Guitar Today
Track List
- [7:35] Super Moon
- [8:29] the Speckled Frog
- [7:05] Waking Dream
- [7:28] Two Thoughts
- [5:31] Cafe Brasilia
- [5:41] the Singer
- [5:27] 52 Pickup
- [8:07] Riverside Blossoms
- [7:57] Jo Jo Jo
- [5:45] Boom Boom
UPC > 805552224122
Format > New CD
Label > Oa2
Release Date > Release Date: 8.22.25
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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"... one of the truly premier players on his instrument anywhere. His dexterity, fluid ideas and command of a tricky instrument must be recognized as top drawer." Jazz Guitar Today
Track List
- [7:35] Super Moon
- [8:29] the Speckled Frog
- [7:05] Waking Dream
- [7:28] Two Thoughts
- [5:31] Cafe Brasilia
- [5:41] the Singer
- [5:27] 52 Pickup
- [8:07] Riverside Blossoms
- [7:57] Jo Jo Jo
- [5:45] Boom Boom
UPC > 805552224122
Format > New CD
Label > Oa2
Release Date > Release Date: 8.22.25
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.