Jay Lawrence - Payin' My Dues (2023)

This thrilling and engaging new project is a fusion of styles grounded in the big band tradition but with a cutting edge take on today’s vast musical horizons— all highlighting the excitement and power of 17+ master musicians and world class guest artists! You can expect to hear influences of Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, Sergio Mendez, Eddie Palmieri, and the like fused with Cuban, Brazilian, and R&B styles.

Featuring some of Utah’s very top jazz musicians and a cast of jazz luminaries including Ed Calle, Bob McChesney, Wayne Bergeron, Dee Daniels, Clarice Assad, Andy Martin, Bob Sheppard, Nestor Torres, Kevin Ricard, Corey Christiansen (and the list goes on), this album promises a delightful and exhilarating listening experience.