Grounded in African-derived global rhythms, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard's new release Raise Your Spirit Consciousness does what Jay says: " I'm trying to give the audience something to grab on to, a pathway to a higher level of being." With saxophonist Dwight Andrews, pianist Nat Adderley, Jr., organist/pianist James Weizmann, bassist Kenny Davis and drummer Pheeroan akLaff, Hoggard features eight originals along with reimagining works by Duke Ellington, Wayne Shorter and Stevie Wonder.
From Monday, February 13 through Friday, February 17, one cut from Raise Your Spirit Consciousness album will be featured each morning on the New Day, New Play spotlight on my Daybreak show.
Preview “Bird of Beauty” from Raise Your Spirit Consciousness, above.
