Baltimore Jazz Works / Baltimore FreeFall Festival / October 28, 2018 / An die Musik - Baltimore MD Kennis Rolle: Trumpet / Leo Branderberg: Reeds / John Dahlman: Bass John Kessell: Drums / George Spicka: Piano
The title reflects the determination to go beyond my struggles with mental illness, resulting from a psychotic breakdown, induced by a marijuana addiction that began in my early 20s. I’m starting with a rubato solo-piano intro, to better expose the harmonies and progression.