Rodney Whitaker - Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill (2025)

Recently honored with induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences through his decades-long status as a prolific bassist and preeminent jazz educator, Rodney Whitaker also continues his role as a consummate interpreter of original music, notably through this fruitful association with composer Gregg Hill. Mosaic is the fourth collaboration between the two, and with his vibrant, working band - featuring vocalist Rockelle Whitaker, along with trumpeter Terell Stafford, saxophonist Tim Warfield, pianist Rick Roe and drummer Dana Hall - they imbue Hill's fresh, idiosyncratic compositions with fiery interaction, deep swing, wise decisions, and a forward-thinking sense of adventure. A stone cold master class - so heart felt and spirited it just transcends all boundaries. Killer stuff - Midwest Record"The variety is broad, and the band itself can blow up a storm!" WTJU

Tracklist:
1 Mosaic
2 Unknown Ballad
3 Claxilever
4 Katie's Tune
5 Moonscape
6 Ray-Dias
7 Still Life With Tuba
8 Sloe Gin Fizz
9 Stargazer
10 Sunday Special