Julian Davis Reid - Vocation (2025) [Hi-Res]

Vocation is my first full-length release under my own name. It is an album about the roles I play in my life. I pray that listening to these songs helps you discern the roles that God has given you to walk out.

Julian Davis Reid, piano & compositions
Tramaine Parker, vocals
Lenard Simpson, alto saxophone
Micah Collier, bass
James Russell Sims, drums
Narykcin, vocals (as special guest on Moan)
Background vocals on Moan: Rachel Joseph, Noro Dung, Ose Aisuodionoe-Shadrach, Nana-Kojo Frimpong, Baraka Shekanena, Chloe Russell, Svea Swanson

Tracklist:
1-1 Julian Davis Reid;Lenard Simpson;Tramaine Parker - Hush, Somebody's Callin' My Name [7:09]
1-2 Julian Davis Reid;Lenard Simpson - What a Wonderful World [8:44]
1-3 Julian Davis Reid - Textures (For Carmen) [6:44]
1-4 Julian Davis Reid;Lenard Simpson;Tramaine Parker;Narykcin - Moan (For Hearts of Flesh) [6:40]
1-5 Julian Davis Reid;Micah Collier;Lenard Simpson;James Russell Sims - Dressing the Wound (For Black and Palestinian Life) [9:08]
1-6 Julian Davis Reid - My Parents' Greatest Gift to Me (For Winston, Everett, Emmanuel, and Rebecca) [5:00]
1-7 Julian Davis Reid;Micah Collier - Share a Smile (For Lydia and Rebecca) [6:17]
1-8 Julian Davis Reid - Cockroach, Pheasant, Butterfly (For Those Seeking Dawn) [1:07]
1-9 Julian Davis Reid;Tramaine Parker - Precious Still (For When We Forget) [1:53]
1-10 Julian Davis Reid;Lenard Simpson - Nerve to be Super (For Michael) [10:46]
1-11 Julian Davis Reid - Nevertheless Hope (For Mom and Dad) [5:40]