Released in 2024, Parallel Universe is Isaiah Collier's transcendent direct-to-disc 2LP session — an exhilarating live recording that connects with the shared musical heritage of the African diaspora across eight tracks. Featuring gospel soul singer Jimetta Rose on every track, AACM trumpet player Corey Wilkes, and blues-rooted guitarist Michael Damani, it name-checks Sun Ra, Fela Kuti, Miles Davis, J Dilla, and Gil Scott-Heron in a genre-defying statement of purpose. "Village Song" soars between Afro-Cuban syncopation and mid-'60s Coltrane swing, with vocals sung in Yoruba — inspired by a gift from saxophonist Kenny Garrett. Why Collectors Love This LP: Features "Eggun," "Village Song," "Retreat," "Parallel Universe," "The Lean," "Never Back Down," "Open the Door," and "The Last Song" — all featuring Jimetta Rose Recorded direct-to-disc — a live, one-take process that captures the raw frequencies of improvisation Released on Night Dreamer Records — home to some of the most important direct-to-disc jazz recordings of the modern era Also available as a pre-order — see our full Isaiah Collier collection VINYL Details Release Date: February 9, 2024 Record Label: Night Dreamer UPC: 792649245972 Number of Discs: 2 Listen Before You Buy Eggun (feat. Jimetta Rose) Village Song (feat. Jimetta Rose) Retreat Parallel Universe (feat. Jimetta Rose) The Lean (feat. Jimetta Rose) Never Back Down (feat. Jimetta Rose) Open the Door (feat. Jimetta Rose) The Last Song (feat. Jimetta Rose)
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