Loft Glow by John Alvey
Producing this album is the best way I know how to express my gratitude to the jazz musicians that have given me a lifetime of joy, reflection, and inspiration: Jazz as a worldview, a culture, a contemplative way of life. As I write this in 2024, I think especially about our jazz elders that are still with us. To be grateful that our timelines intersect, that we may still learn from them. Loft Glow closes with “Blues for D.P.”, my tribute to its writer, the great bassist and leader Ron Carter. Loft Glow is dedicated to Benny Golson. I always return to his playing, his tone, to his tunes, to his discography. This album includes his tune "Terminal 1." Loft Glow is also dedicated to my father, Michael Alvey: jazz pianist and master musician.
Tracklist
| 1. | Azure | 5:52 |
| 2. | Winslow Nocturne | 6:27 |
| 3. | Baby Man | 7:01 |
| 4. | Terminal 1 | 7:46 |
| 5. | June 23 | 8:52 |
| 6. | Blues for D.P. | 9:53 |
Credits
Roland Barber - trombone
Joel Frahm - tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
Jovan Quallo - alto saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6)
Matt Endahl - piano
Jacob Jezioro - bass
John Alvey - drums
Produced by John Alvey
Recorded by Tanner Lindsey
Mixed by Tanner Lindsey and John Alvey
Mastered by Will Tyson
Recorded August 15, 2022 at Jake’s Place (tracks 2, 3, 5) and July 14th, 2023 at The Studio Nashville (tracks 1, 4, 6).
Artwork design by Jamie Breiwick, B Side Graphics
Arrangements: John Alvey/Michael Alvey (Azure, Baby Man), Jovan Quallo (June 23), Roland Barber (Winslow Nocturne), Roland Barber/John Alvey (Terminal 1, Blues for D.P.)
Total runtime: 45:49
1. Azure (John Alvey, BMI) 5:47
2. Winslow Nocturne (Roland Barber, BMI) 6:23
3. Baby Man (John Stubblefield, Norahs Music Co.) 7:01
4. Terminal 1 (Benny Golson, Celedia Music, BMI) 7:46
5. June 23 (Jovan Quallo, BMI) 8:51
6. Blues for D.P. (Ron Carter, Retrac Productions Inc, BMI) 8:03
License
All rights reserved.
John Alvey has been a regular of the Nashville jazz scene for almost two decades. John has worked with Joel Frahm, Rahsaan Barber, Roland Barber, Rod McGaha, Don Aliquo, and he has performed alongside Gregory Tardy, Brian Lynch Jeff Coffin, Bob McChesney, and Jason Marshall. John has recorded and performed with Taj Mahal, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Shannon Labrie, and Vince Gill.