First press 2025. LTD cream vinyl.
Best known as Makaya McCraven’s right-hand pianist, Rob Clearfield steps out from sideman duties and into the spotlight. Joined by old pal Joe Sanders on bass, Fred Pasqua on drums, and trumpet from Itamar Borochov, he delivers a dense and hypnotic set that blends Chicago’s restless creativity with lyrical playing that actually hits you in the chest. Two cuts even produced by Makaya himself. File under: jazz that’s smart enough for the critics but warm enough to stick on while you’re stirring the sauce.
FFO: Brad Mehldau, Tigran Hamasyan, Avishai Cohen
