Ari Alexander, Cecil Alexander - Kaleidoscope (2026) [Hi-Res]

The collaborative jazz album "Kaleidoscope" by guitarist Cecil Alexander and vocalist/pianist Ari is a true co-led partnership rather than a conventional vocal jazz record. Musically rooted in 1960s hard bop, post-bop, and the influence of Betty Carter, the record seamlessly blends swinging grooves, angular hits, mambo, and minimalist hip-hop elements. While the tracks naturally reflect the married couple's playful and earnest perspectives on love, the album's original pieces and rearranged standards also delve into deeper themes of artistic creation, individuality, and overcoming writer's block.

Tracklist:
1-1 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Kaleidoscope [4:06]
1-2 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Me After You [3:44]
1-3 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Cozy [2:38]
1-4 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - East of the Sun (and West of the Moon) [5:38]
1-5 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - It's Grand, It's Weird [4:37]
1-6 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Celia [3:22]
1-7 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Nobody Else But Me [6:35]
1-8 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Till There Was You [2:47]
1-9 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - Tea For Two [2:38]
1-10 Ari Alexander;Cecil Alexander - What Do You Know [6:13]