Jersey

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The new album by MARK GUILIANA as a leader, Jersey, is the follow-up to the album Family First, released in 2015. At that time, JazzTimes considered him a musician "at the crossroads of Tony Williams and Dave Grohl." The drummer summons his irresistible Jazz Quartet, featuring Chris Morrissey on bass, Jason Rigby on sax, and the young pianist to watch closely, Fabian Almazan. Jersey is an intimate statement from MARK GUILIANA, a tribute to his hometown and its personal and artistic influence. MARK GUILIANA is now regarded as one of the most important drummers of his generation, admired and sought after for his rhythmic exploration, creative ambition, and unique sound. In addition to his own groups, which he leads - the acoustic Mark Guiliana Quartet and the more electronic Beat Music - the drummer has also been a member of saxophonist Donny McCaslin's quartet since 2011. The verve and precision of MARK GUILIANA are also essential elements of Blackstar, the final album by David Bowie, internationally recognized, which features Donny McCaslin's quartet. MARK GUILIANA has also worked closely with pianist Brad Mehldau, as well as Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer and songwriter Matt Cameron, to name just a few.