Hillai Govreen - Every Other Now (2025) [Hi-Res]

Every Other Now is the second album by saxophonist and clarinetist Hillai Govreen, crafted in collaboration with bassist-composer Ben Meigners. This project is a bold and emotionally rich journey that pushes beyond conventional jazz. The album blends spontaneous improvisation with meticulously crafted compositions, creating a unique sonic palette inspired by New York’s jazz scene. Exploring themes of memory, nostalgia, and the fluid nature of time perception, the music conveys vulnerability and vitality through intricate harmonies and rhythms. Featuring a stellar lineup of musicians, including Steve Cardenas (guitar), Eric McPherson (drums), and Café Da Silva (percussion), the album carries a vibrant, almost theatrical atmosphere.

Tracklist:
1-1 Hillai Govreen - Abraxas [5:46]
1-2 Hillai Govreen - Lost and Found [4:49]
1-3 Hillai Govreen - The Day Of [6:02]
1-4 Hillai Govreen - The Day After [2:59]
1-5 Hillai Govreen - Downhill [4:38]
1-6 Hillai Govreen - Something Short [3:44]
1-7 Hillai Govreen - Smoke [4:55]
1-8 Hillai Govreen - III Wind [4:23]
1-9 Hillai Govreen - This Nearly Was Mine [5:41]