Trumpeter/Flugelhornist Joe Magnarelli has displayed his fire and hush with The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi's Jazz Orchestra, Lionel Hampton and Maria Schneider, as well as co-founding the New York Hard Bop Quintet, and working with singers Laverne Butler and Harry Connick, Jr.
For Decidedly So, his third release for the Cellar Live label, Joe assembled a stellar quintet, with trombonist Steve Davis, pianist Jeremy Manasia, bassist Clovis Nicholas and drummer Rodney Green. Captured at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in front of a live audience, it's a versatile program of standards, an update on the feel of Thelonious Monk, a salute to his late wife, organist Akiko Tsuruga, and a celebration of legendary Boston Celtics guard Dennis Johnson.
WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker spoke with "Mags" about Decidedly So.
Joe Magnarelli talks about a track that's a tribute to his late wife Akiko Tsuruga.
Joe talks about his track "D.J." on the new album Decidedly So and a tribute to former Boston Celtics guard Dennis Johnson.
Go to our website to hear a chat with "Mags" about the making of this recording, and hear a track each weekday morning @8:20AM, another feature made possible by the members of WBGO.
You can SEE Gary Walker's entire interview with Joe Magnarelli below:
