Jaleel Shaw - Painter of the Invisible - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

After 13 years, internationally acclaimed saxophonist Jaleel Shaw returns with Painter of the Invisible - a deeply personal and emotionally resonant album that honors the heroes, places, and legacies that shaped him. With critical praise from The New York Times, DownBeat, and The Philadelphia Inquirer, Shaw is celebrated as a visionary voice in modern jazz. On this long-anticipated full-length , he delivers a powerful suite of original compositions that merge expressive storytelling with exquisite musicianship.Backed by an all-star ensemble - Lawrence Fields (piano), Ben Street (bass), Joe Dyson (drums), Lage Lund (guitar), and Sasha Berliner (vibraphone) - Shaw weaves an unforgettable sonic narrative that explores themes of love, loss, ancestry, identity, and social justice. From the uplifting tribute InchGood MorningInch to the heartbreaking meditation InchTamir (for Tamir Rice),Inch each track paints a vivid portrait of those who remain invisible in life, yet unforgettable in memory.Shaw's virtuosic playing and soulful compositions reveal a singular jazz artist at the height of his powers - thoughtful, fearless, and uncompromising. Painter of the Invisible is not only a celebration of life and legacy, but a vital contribution to the evolving story of Black American music. Album Tracks 1. Good Morning 2. Contemplation 3. Beantown 4. Distant Images 5. Baldwin's Blues 6. Gina's Ascent Intro 7. Gina's Ascent 8. Tamir (For Tamir Rice) 9. Meghan 10. The Invisible Man 11. Until We Meet Again