Engage CD (Greenleaf Music) vinyl There's a gravitas and profundity

There's a gravitas and profundity to his playing that grabs you almost viscerally

but I’m betting he’d have loved it

each tune here is compelling in its narrative

with added depth and adventurousness

further enriched the ensemble's depth

Engage CD (Greenleaf Music) vinyl There's a gravitas and profundityDave Douglas excels in uniting musicians within unique contexts, deviating from their typical styles. This is evident in his project, Engage, which comprises five avant garde improvisers. Restrained intensity, rich harmonies, depth, connectivity, and corporeal expression. The collaboration with cellist Tomeka Reid, flutist Anna Webber, bassist Nick Dunston, drummer Kate Gentile, and guitarist Jeff Parker yields a track, "Showing Up," where Parker's