Hot Water from Attitude & Gratitude by Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra

The title “Hot Water” carries many meanings, the first of which being a nod to the food community that has carried Godfrey through the last few years. In addition to being a musician, Godfrey has also been a chef at an award-winning Japanese udon restaurant in Boston, where he earned the nickname Hot Water. The name also refers to the tempestuous nature of this swinging tune, representing a pot of water coming to a boil, then mellowing, then simmering, then boiling over. Trombonist Jasmine Sloane and tenor saxophonist Anton Derevyanko perform enlightened solos over an altered minor blues.