Walter Smith III: Twio Vol. 2 Format:1CD Byrd had already begun to

Byrd had already begun to move away from a pure hard bop sound with his album Fancy Free in the Spring of 1969

After his 2016 return to Blue Note where he first made a name for himself with a run of classic soul jazz albums between 1968-70

previously unissued performances

WE ARE is a masterfully constructed and visionary album that represents a completely new sonic chapter for Jon Batiste and a new direction for music culture as a whole

Walter Smith III: Twio Vol. 2 Format:1CD Byrd had already begun toBlue Note, 2026 For his 3rd Blue Note album tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III reprises his Twio concept with a highly enjoyable Vol. 2, a set of classic jazz songs that exudes a playful sense of joyful freedom. The album features a new cast of musicians including bassist Joe Sanders & drummer Kendrick Scott plus special guest appearances by eminent elders Ron Carter on bass & Branford Marsalis on tenor saxophone. Tracklist & Credits 1LP Tracklist