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Alex Norris has been one of the most sought-after elite trumpeters for the past three decades on NY scene. Norris received a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Doctor's degree from the Univ. of Miami Frost School of Music. He has kept busy schedule performing principal post in renowned large and small ensembles all over the world. Despite his impressive achievement Alex Norris' leader albums are scarce. This is his fourth album and the second for SteepleChase. Norris forms a time-tested yet distinctive trumpet trio with some contemporary twists superbly collaborated by Paul Bollenbach on guitar and Paul Gill on bass.

"Norris writes and plays with rare assurance and seldom walks on overly familiar paths...he's not an aggressive stylist and his penchant for thoughtful dynamics gives him the confidence to leave space and unexpected intervals in his solos." - The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD

Alex Norris: trumpet, fluegelhorn
Paul Bollenback: guitar
Paul Gill: bass
Recorded February 2024

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Alex Norris has been one of the most sought-after elite trumpeters for the past three decades on NY scene. Norris received a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Doctor's degree from the Univ. of Miami Frost School of Music. He has kept busy schedule performing principal post in renowned large and small ensembles all over the world. Despite his impressive achievement Alex Norris' leader albums are scarce. This is his fourth album and the second for SteepleChase. Norris forms a time-tested yet distinctive trumpet trio with some contemporary twists superbly collaborated by Paul Bollenbach on guitar and Paul Gill on bass.

"Norris writes and plays with rare assurance and seldom walks on overly familiar paths...he's not an aggressive stylist and his penchant for thoughtful dynamics gives him the confidence to leave space and unexpected intervals in his solos." - The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD

Alex Norris: trumpet, fluegelhornPaul Bollenback: guitarPaul Gill: bassRecorded February 2024

Track Listing

Tight Grip

Around Here Somewhere

The Lamp Is Low

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

Table For Three

Strollin'

Struggle Without Respite

Empty Subway Car Blues

Waiting For Bl

Pat's Groove

Just Wait Till Next Year

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  • Genre: Jazz
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 716043197422
  • Release Date: February 14, 2025
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