Connections by HII TRIO - Henrique Mota, Iury Batista, Igor Willcox
Connections is the debut album from HII Trio, a new voice in Brazilian jazz. Blending contemporary jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and global influences, the trio (Henrique Mota – piano, Iury Batista – bass, Igor Willcox – drums) delivers original compositions with creativity, interaction, and improvisation at the core. Featuring special guests Bob Mintzer, Tony Lakatos, Seamus Blake, David Binney, Bob Franceschini, and Rachel Therrien, the album celebrates artistic exchange and cultural dialogue through a vibrant, sophisticated sound.
Tracklist
Credits
released October 10, 2025
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
Track List:
1- Consciência Plena
Henrique Mota - piano/composer
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
2 - Talking in Traffic
Tony Lakatos - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - electric bass/composer
Igor Willcox - drums
3- Connections
Bob Franceschini - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano/ synth pad/ composer
Iury Batista - electric bass
Igor Willcox - drums
4- Um Voo Sem Destino (A Flight to Nowhere)
Bob Mintzer - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano/composer
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
5- Wine Glass
David Binney - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums/composer
6- New Cycles
Rachel Therrien - flugel horn
Henrique Mota - piano/composer
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
7- Anonymous
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - acoustic bass/composer
Igor Willcox - drums
Cover Design: Isabella Pina
Recorded at Bunker32 Studio
Recording, mixing, and mastering by Igor Willcox
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
Track List:
1- Consciência Plena
Henrique Mota - piano/composer
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
2 - Talking in Traffic
Tony Lakatos - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - electric bass/composer
Igor Willcox - drums
3- Connections
Bob Franceschini - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano/ synth pad/ composer
Iury Batista - electric bass
Igor Willcox - drums
4- Um Voo Sem Destino (A Flight to Nowhere)
Bob Mintzer - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano/composer
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
5- Wine Glass
David Binney - saxophone
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums/composer
6- New Cycles
Rachel Therrien - flugel horn
Henrique Mota - piano/composer
Iury Batista - acoustic bass
Igor Willcox - drums
7- Anonymous
Henrique Mota - piano
Iury Batista - acoustic bass/composer
Igor Willcox - drums
Cover Design: Isabella Pina
Recorded at Bunker32 Studio
Recording, mixing, and mastering by Igor Willcox
