Immanuel Wilkins - Omega

[GA Russell]

 

Immanuel Wilkins – Omega June 26th 2020, IG 1 “Warriors” + PO July 24th 2020, IG 2 “Grace and Mercy” August 7th Album Release

1.  Immanuel Wilkins - Warriors 06:55         2.  Immanuel Wilkins - Ferguson - An American Tradition 07:08         3.  Immanuel Wilkins - The Dreamer 03:37         4.  Immanuel Wilkins - Mary Turner - An American Tradition 04:22         5.  Immanuel Wilkins - Grace And Mercy 06:49         6.  Immanuel Wilkins - Part 1. The Key 02:46         7.  Immanuel Wilkins - Part 2. Saudade 07:24         8.  Immanuel Wilkins - Part 3. Eulogy 05:52         9.  Immanuel Wilkins - Part 4. Guarded Heart 09:41         10.  Immanuel Wilkins - Omega 08:47

After making a striking appearance on Joel Ross’ KingMaker, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins delivers an expansive opus about the Black experience in America on his own debut album Omega, which was produced by Jason Moran and features a next-generation quartet with pianist Micah Thomas, bassist Daryl Johns, and drummer Kweku Sumbry.

Edited May 20, 2021 by GA Russell

[bluesForBartok]

Fantastic record. Caught him playing in Central Park yesterday with bass/drums. Very impressive performance. 

[CJ Shearn]

7 hours ago, bluesForBartok said:

Fantastic record. Caught him playing in Central Park yesterday with bass/drums. Very impressive performance. 

Planning on reviewing soon, it's on my review list after Monk and Terje Rypdal. 

[bluesForBartok]

Here's a little taste - https://photos.app.goo.gl/cUn1ZPnyARYaMtwM6

[Kevin Bresnahan]

I just received this on vinyl. I hope to spin it soon.