Chosen Path by Markus Howell
Alto saxophonist Markus Howell returns with a combination of skill, talent and ambition to persevere along his "Chosen Path" for his second release on Posi-Tone. Following the leader down the path of this engaging musical journey of delight and exploration are our first call rhythm section of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Boris Kozlov and drummer Rudy Royston. With a series of dynamic performances and a balanced program of original compositions and arrangements, we feel confident our audience of listeners will easily find an earful of good reasons to keep on following Markus Howell further along his "Chosen Path"
Tracklist
| 1. | First Summer | 5:34 |
| 2. | Eye Of The Hurricane | 5:23 |
| 3. | Street Strut | 5:21 |
| 4. | The Path | 5:30 |
| 5. | Contemplation | 5:12 |
| 6. | Trials By Fire | 7:12 |
| 7. | Hurry Up And Wait | 4:37 |
| 8. | Gains | 5:07 |
| 9. | Counterattack | 4:59 |
| 10. | Second Wind | 6:27 |
| 11. | I Love You Lord/We Exalt Thee | 7:58 |
Credits
Markus Howell - alto saxophone
Art Hirahara - piano
Boris Kozlov - bass
Rudy Royston - drums
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
recorded May 17, 2023 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
photography by Anna Yatskevich
package design by Alex Kohler
License
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Markus Howell is a saxophonist, composer and educator from Florida, now living in New York City. Howell is a member of the Count Basie Orchestra and tours with international singer and recording artist Michael Bublé. Howell's music is characterized by its integrity, joy, love, spirituality, and deep roots of soul, as exemplified in his latest album, "Chosen Path."