As We Are Now

Grammy-nominated saxophonist- composer Jimmy Greene presents As We Are Now, a deeply personal album addressing his emotional journey more than twelve years after his daughter Ana's life was taken at Sandy Hook School. At the album's core is a powerful suite of songs commissioned by Chamber Music America through its New Jazz Works grant program, reflecting Greene's experience that there isn't a straight line from tragedy to triumph, but rather a spectrum of emotions between great joy and deep sorrow. Greene reunites with his core quintet of longtime collaborators: pianist Aaron Goldberg, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Jonathan Barber, musicians with whom he has shared decades of musical history. The album features notable guests including vocalist Javier Colon, organist Shedrick Mitchell, and percussionists Rogerio Boccato and Gabriel Globus-Hoenich. Ranging from the jubilant energy of ''Praises'' to the contemplative pieces ''Unburdened'' and ''Anhelando," Greene explores themes of memory, longing, and resilience while showcasing his expressive tenor and soprano saxophone work across compositions that blend African-American church traditions, Brazilian rhythms, Afro- Cuban rhythms and jazz fundamentals. JIMMY GREENE / AS WE ARE NOW