Jason Robinson Releasing New Album "Ancestral Numbers II"
This work is a follow-up to the saxophonist’s previous album, "Ancestral Numbers I"
Ancestral Numbers II
by Jason Robinson
Playscape Recordings
Release Date: October 8, 2024
Jason Robinson’s upcoming album, Ancestral Numbers II, set for release on October 8, 2024, continues his deep exploration of genealogy and family history through sound. Featuring an ensemble that includes Michael Dessen, Joshua White, Drew Gress, and Ches Smith, this album is a follow-up to Robinson’s previous work, Ancestral Numbers I. The compositions, recorded in August 2023 at Firehouse 12 in New Haven, CT, draw inspiration from Robinson’s reflections on ancestry and the legacy of his grandmother. This project invites listeners to explore the personal and collective mysteries of lineage across time by merging rich, improvisational textures with meditative themes.
Personnel
Jason Robinson • tenor & soprano saxophones
Michael Dessen • trombone
Joshua White • piano
Drew Gress • bass
Ches Smith • drums, glockenspiel