Lullaby Soul Christian McBride solidifies his role

Christian McBride solidifies his role as the champion of the past

2023 via Chavez Sound

notably on the 13-minute opener Mzwandile

legendary artists Sean Price and Prodigy

The original album features mostly covers on side one and original compositions by Redding on side two

Lullaby Soul Christian McBride solidifies his roleFor Lullaby, Norwegian trumpeter Mathias Eick draws on the quartet formation in a programme that includes some of his most exploratory and improvisatory qualities, with a cast of ECM familiars Kristjan Randalu and Ole Morten Vgan on piano and bass, and new arrival Hans Hulbkmo on drums. Theres a sense of abandon within these melodic songs, as the musicians flow smoothly between harmonies, collectively building momentum from within the forms. Eicks