Title: The Illusion of Choice Artist: Michael Thomas Label: Criss Cross Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 8712474141821 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2024-03-22 Number of Discs: 1
This was a dream band to write for and play with," alto saxophonist Michael Thomas says of Manuel Valera, Matt Brewer and Obed Calvaire, his A-list rhythm section on Illusion of Choice, his Criss Cross debut, and fourth leader album. "These musicians can play any style and sound like it's the only thing they play. I wanted to explore these different areas and cohere them into an album, not sound like tunes stuck together for a CD. Everything was on the table. I wasn't afraid to develop whatever ideas I came up with, and see where they went.
Tracks: 1.1 Circles 1.2 Hokkeshu 1.3 Information Paradox 1.4 The Other Side 1.5 Shades Of Green 1.6 Mnemosyne 1.7 Darkness Of Light 1.8 The Illusion Of Choice 1.9 It Could Happen To You
