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UPLIFT by Dave Douglas

Tracklist
1.The Power Of The Vote4:31
2.The Power Of The Vote - Take One5:36
3.Lift All Boats5:01
4.Every Town5:56
5.Truly The Sun5:47
6.Love Is A Battle3:46
7.Trail of Dreams6:55
8.A Tree Planted by the Rivers of Water4:20
9.Sharing a Small Planet5:49
10.Sharing a Small Planet - Take One4:58
11.Shine Like the Dawn4:47
12.Fear No Love5:01
13.The Garden7:02
14.Truth Is Truth3:22
15.Truth Is Truth - Take One4:03
Credits
released January 8, 2018

Personnel:
Dave Douglas, trumpet
Joe Lovano, tenor saxophone, alto clarinet, alto flute, mezzo soprano sax
Mary Halvorson, guitar
Julian Lage, guitar
Bill Laswell, bass
Ian Chang, drums and electronics

Production credits:
Producer: Dave Douglas
Recorded and mixed by Tyler McDiarmid at Orange Music Sound
Studio in Orange, NJ on December 11, 2017
Assistant Engineering by James Dellatacoma
Video and photography shot by Geoff Countryman
Artwork by Yoko Yamabe at Randesign
With assistance from Robyn Kent

All compositions by Dave Douglas (Dave Douglas Music / BMI)

Press Quotes:

"In 2018, Douglas made a timely return to music written in response to issues related to human rights. In the past, his activism has generated some of his most compelling music, and UPLIFT is no exception. It bristles with electricity, thanks to the presence of guitarists Mary Halvorson and Julian Lage, and bassist Bill Laswell, and stands apart in Lovano's discography as a rare pairing of the saxophonsit with a coprs of sonic adventurers.” - Downbeat ★★★★

“The album could also have been subtitled Twelve Templates for Thrilling Improvising: the options are wide open and brilliantly exploited. While Lovano has been a long-term sparring partner and slightly earthier foil to Douglas's quicksilver musical mind, a particular fascination comes from the two guitarists' interaction against the juddering, delightfully unconventional rhythm section of Laswell and Chang.” - Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★½

"Douglas wrote UPLIFT as an assessment of, and prescription for, the current political climate of the United States. You can hear all the turmoil, zeal, and soul-searching that’s playing out across the country in every measure. The message comes across with a subtle radicality, like Christ’s preaching of the Good News across Galilee.” – JazzTimes

“The sextet’s inspiring character arises to the forefront on the closing title, the spry, delightfully melodic “Truth is Truth,” where the group’s organization and solidarity is spot-on and encompassing. With UPLIFT, Douglas proves again why he’s one of the best composers, band leaders and jazz instigators. Through his music on UPLIFT, Douglas expresses an imperative message: positive action is needed and necessary.” - Audiophile Audition ★★★★

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