14th May 2020: Will Vinson – Latest reviews for ‘four forty one’ include ★★★★ from Jazzwise + press reaction from London Jazz News, Step Tempest and Bebop Spoken Here

four forty one was alto saxophonist Will Vinson‘s debut recording on Whirlwind which saw him realise on a long-held dream – to record with five of today’s finest pianists. Featuring Sullivan Fortner, Tigran Hamasyan, Gerald Clayton, Fred Hersch and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, the differing combinations each represent a different aspect of Vinson’s musical journey through America – the record also marks twenty years since Vinson relocated from London to New York.

Vinson’s landmark record was released in January, and is available on 2 x 12″ Gatefold LP 180g Limited Edition Vinyl / CD / DL: here.

Below are some recent press highlights for four forty one:

“Soulful, high quality performances from front to back.”
★★★★ Jazzwise Magazine (website)

“The trios are uniformly world class, and there’s an ease and fluency with which they respond to each other and Vinson… A compelling musical adventure.”
London Jazz News (full review)

“A fascinating blend of styles, ideas, and interactions… An album that invites one in and compels you to stay all the way through.”
Step Tempest (full review)

“Vinson is one of those players who delivers, and here he does it sublimely… Highly recommended.”
BeBop Spoken Here (full review)