7th May 2020: In Common 2 from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens available to pre-order + featured on Black Grooves & Radio Grigri + second single ‘Lotto’ on WGBO
In Common 2, the new release from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens, is available to pre-order on CD • DL• 12″ LP (White Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition here.
Featuring Linda May Han Oh (double bass), Micah Thomas (piano) and Nate Smith (drums), this is the second instalment of In Common from Walter and Matthew, following a 2017 album that was praised for its freshness and spontaneity. In Common 2 adapts the specially-written compositions for the personnel, and highlights the inventiveness and immediacy of a shared vernacular spoken in a vital corner of New York’s music community.
Here are some recent press highlights for In Common 2:
“In Common 2 can serve as a masterclass in how to put together a cohesive and dynamic band performing original music.”
Black Grooves (full review)
“It’s a groove tune on the precipice, with driving momentum and an insistent spirit of play.”
WGBO (full review)
In Common 2 is playlisted on Radio Grigri’s new jazz and improvised music programme ‘Radiations.’ Listen to the playlist in full: here.