2nd July 2020: In Common 2 from Walter Smith III & Matthew Stevens (ft. Linda May Han Oh, Micah Thomas & Nate Smith) ★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine + PopMatters feature

In Common 2, the latest edition of the In Common project from saxophonist Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens (guitar) takes the small, straightforward forms into the studio with three of the finest players on the New York scene. Their approach to contemporary jazz has gained plaudits from across the board. Recently, the album was featured by Jazzwise and PopMatters – check out the highlights from their reviews below.

In Common 2 is available now on 12″ 180g LP (White Vinyl) / CD / DL: here

“Smith engages the song-like context with concise hook-y motifs and weaves his sax around them while Stevens takes charge with his assertive, grungy less-is-more brand of jazz rock.”
★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine

“Listening to In Common 2 is brisk and bracing, a set of pleasures that are hip and smart enough to tickle you and interest you, both.”
Pop Matters