THE LONDON JAZZ NEWS raves about “Messages”…”These are masterful compositions and the playing is incomparably beautiful.”
Acclaimed Soprano Saxophonist & Composer PATRICK ZIMMERLI is a go-to composer and producer and for the likes of Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau and many other notable artists. "Messages" is a a suite of tunes for four saxophones and a rhythm section from Zimmerli, featuring some of the greatest jazz musicians of their generation. The music pulls from a variety of genres to feature grooves, beautiful melodies, and complex rhythmic interplay that showcase both the incredible ensemble work and the stellar soloists in the group. The 7-Piece Band includes: PATRICK ZIMMERLI (Soprano Saxophone); GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 9x-GRAMMY® Nominated CHRIS POTTER (Tenor Saxophone); GRAMMY® Award-Winner MICHAEL THOMAS (Alto Saxophone); 3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner RON BLAKE (Baritone Saxophone); 4x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated SCOTT COLLEY (Bass); Acclaimed Pianist THOMAS ENHCO; and Renowned & Prolific Drummer EJ STRICKLAND.