Jackson Potter - Restless (2021) Hi Res

The debut album of a very young, but undoubtedly talented guitarist. Jackson Potter began playing the guitar professionally at the age of 16. The work of John Scofield, Pat Matiny, Keith Jarrett and Charlie Parker served as a reference point for him. Jackson received his bachelor's degree in 2020 from the University of Miami. During his studies, he worked with his own trio, and also played with Gonzalo Rubalcaba and a number of other prominent jazz musicians. He is currently continuing his studies at the Manhattan School of Music under Mike Moreno.

Everything that he can do today, as a guitarist, composer and band leader, Potter demonstrates in his first author's work, for the recording of which he gathered a quartet of the best musicians of Miami, and also invited three brass musicians to participate in the project: saxophonist David Mason, trumpeter Joey Curreri and tenor trombone Carter Key.

The eight-track program includes six pieces by Potter himself and two notable covers: Falling Grace by Steve Swallow and Peace by Horace Silver. Potter's opening composition Bird Flu, live, energetic music with excellent solos by Patrick Leavey on double bass and Mason on alto saxophone and, of course, by Potter himself, disposes to listen further. And the album doesn't disappoint. Jackson is good both in lyrical numbers, like the composition dedicated to his friend Sophia’s Waltz, and in more tempo pieces, showing remarkable skill and composer creativity. Partners keep up with their leader. In general, a nice debut, with which Jackson Potter can only be congratulated.