Title: Waking Dream Artist: Randy Napoleon Label: Oa2 Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 805552224122 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2025-08-22 Number of Discs: 1
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
Tracks: 1.1 [7:35] Super Moon 1.2 [8:29] the Speckled Frog 1.3 [7:05] Waking Dream 1.4 [7:28] Two Thoughts 1.5 [5:31] Cafe Brasilia 1.6 [5:41] the Singer 1.7 [5:27] 52 Pickup 1.8 [8:07] Riverside Blossoms 1.9 [7:57] Jo Jo Jo 1.10 [5:45] Boom Boom
