Negative Press Project - Waltz In Progress (2025) [Hi-Res]

A creative music collective from Oakland, California, performs original music inspired by jazz, indie-art, and post-bop. Their work organically blends elements of rock, classical, and chamber music, as well as hypnotic world music motifs. Critics, including publications like Downbeat and All About Jazz, praise their boldness in experimentation, emotional depth, and ability to create complex, detailed arrangements. The collective views jazz as a foundation for exploring new sonic landscapes. The group consists of: Ruthie Dineen (piano, keys), Lyle Link (tenor/alto sax), Andrew Lion (bass), Tony Peebles (tenor sax), Rafa Postel (trumpet), Luis Salcedo (guitar), Isaac Schwartz (drums), and Chris Sullivan (alto sax).

Tracklist:
1-1 Negative Press Project;Friction Quartet - Waltz in Progress [11:37]
1-2 Negative Press Project;Friction Quartet - Libre [7:33]
1-3 Negative Press Project;Friction Quartet - Be [3:20]