Richard D. Johnson - Warm Embrace (2025) [Hi-Res]

Warm Embrace is a heartfelt vocal jazz album from pianist Richard D. Johnson, born from three transformative weeks of nightly performances in Shanghai. Featuring Alyssa Allgood, Gregory Tardy, Jeremy Boettcher, and Gregory Artry, the record captures the warmth, spontaneity, and joy of a band united in spirit and sound—a musical reminder of love’s power to connect and uplift.

Richard D. Johnson – Piano & Fender Rhodes
Alyssa Allgood – Vocals
Gregory Tardy – Tenor Saxophone
Jeremy Boettcher – Acoustic Bass
Gret Artry – Drums & Cymbals

Tracklist:
1-1 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - East of the Sun [3:58]
1-2 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Warm Embrace [4:45]
1-3 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Moonlight In Vermont [4:28]
1-4 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Ruby My Dear [7:07]
1-5 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Do You Hear Me [5:03]
1-6 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Don't You Know I Care [6:14]
1-7 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - When I'm With You [6:11]
1-8 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Stop, Drop, & Roll [2:33]
1-9 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - Still We Dream [4:41]
1-10 Richard D. Johnson;Alyssa Allgood - 1324 Broadway [4:32]
1-11 Richard D. Johnson;Gregory Tardy;Jeremy Boettcher;Alyssa Allgood;Greg Artry - I Make Believe [5:02]