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\u2018Got the Keys to the Kingdom\u2019<\/strong> is the new album from world-renowned saxophonist Chris Potter, recorded live at the Village Vanguard<\/strong> in February 2022. Since joining Edition Records in 2019, he has released two albums with his Circuits Trio (featuring James Francies and Eric Harland), as well as the multi-tracked solo record: \u2018There Is A Tide\u2019. Chris\u2019 latest album features an all-star band<\/strong> comprising Craig Taborn, Scott Colley and Marcus Gilmore, recorded live in arguably the most famous and revered Jazz club in the world.<\/p>\n The new record is bursting with energy \u2013 in the moment and free. The tracklist exclusively features covers, often simple, joyous spiritual songs walking a path between augmenting the music but not losing the rawness of the original. Reimagined folk tunes (Nozani Na, Olha Maria), powerful spirituals (Got the Keys to the Kingdom) and uncommon jazz standards (Blood Count, Klactoveedsedstene) make the final cut from the multi-night residency. It\u2019s a tracklist that defies convention allowing the band space to explore with some melodies that may not be so familiar to fans of the music; as Chris says himself \u2013 \u201cthese are tunes people don\u2019t usually play\u201d.<\/p>\n The band plays with unity and spirit, injecting momentum and seamless flow. Craig Taborn<\/strong>\u2019s majestic sheets of sound, Scott Colley<\/strong>\u2019s earthiness and Marcus Gilmore<\/strong>\u2019s fiery pulse are commanding and compelling when fused together with Chris Potter\u2019s distinctive biting and nuanced playing.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubt that Chris Potter is entering a new phase in his career; since the lockdowns brought a stop to his unrelenting schedule of touring, Chris has had more hours to practise and compose. The result is some of the highest level playing you\u2019ll hear \u2013 with ultimate humility and character.<\/p>\n The album is situated within the historic Village Vanguard, and the sound of this incredible room and the energy of the audience is palpable. Close your eyes, tune in and you can almost imagine you\u2019re sitting within the hallowed walls of one of the world\u2019s most iconic venues. Expect high energy, intensity, technical brilliance, effervescent joy and a snapshot of one of the world\u2019s greatest saxophonists in his element.<\/strong><\/p>\n