Acclaimed vibraphonist Joel Ross's fourth album on Blue Note, nublues, is a record of blues and ballads, from one of the most creative modern jazz groups of our time. Communication is a key element of the album; both the communication between the musicians and the listener, and the profound and intuitive musical conversation that takes place within this close-knit band, consisting of Immanuel Wilkins on alto saxophone, Jeremy Corren on piano, Kanoa Mendenhall on bass, Jeremy Dutton on drums, and a special contribution from Gabrielle Garo on flute. The album features seven new compositions, as well as pieces by John Coltrane ("Equinox" & "Central Park West") and Thelonious Monk ("Evidence").
