William Carn - Choices (2022)

This latest recording project by William Carn is inspired by some of the emotions and events over the past two and a half years. Everything on earth was affected by the global pandemic as it made us stop. Reaction and reflection are the two central themes but in the end, we try to find gratitude.

Juno award-winning artist William Carn has emerged as one of Canada’s leading contemporary jazz trombonists and composers.

As a bandleader, William is currently focusing energies on his new solo project called Choices - a project of reflection. William’s other passion is the Carn Davidson 9, an ensemble he co-leads with his wife and saxophonist, Tara Davidson. This group features 9 of Canada’s best jazz musicians and has produced 3 highly-acclaimed recordings. The History of Us, released in Nov. 2021, is a musical reflection on family, migration, love and loss.

He has performed and recorded with jazz artists including Rob McConnell, Randy Brecker, David Binney, Kenny Wheeler, Tim Hagans, Barry Harris, Carla Bley, Steve Swallow, Vince Mendoza, Don Braden, Mike Murley, Hilario Duran, Andrew Downing, Jim McNeely, and John Clayton.

William Carn - keyboards, vocals, trombone
HiFiLo (aka Todd Pentney) - keyboards (tracks 2,3,4,5)
William Sperandei - trumpet (tracks 2 & 4)
Kelly Jefferson - tenor saxophone (track 2)
Jesse Ryan - alto saxophone (track 4)
Ernesto Cervini - drums (track 2)
Larnell Lewis - drums (track 4)
Davide Direnzo - drums (track 6)