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In his prolific career, Benjie Porecki has played keyboards in wide variety of genres. A professional since the age of 15, the keyboardist has worked with such notables as Tom Scott, Kirk Whalum, Nnenna Freelon, Buddy Guy, and Carlos Santana among many others. He’s also led his own albums since 1996. “All That Matters” is the latest accomplishment in Porecki’s career. He leads a trio that includes bassist Michael Bowie and drummer Mark Prince.
With their 27th studio album, the Grammy Award-winning, jazz-pioneering Yellowjackets return to redefine jazz fusion once again. Known for their genre-blending sound and impeccable musicianship, Russell Ferrante, Bob Mintzer, Will Kennedy, and Dane Alderson deliver a fresh yet timeless listening experience that’s as adventurous as ever. “Fasten Up” bursts with the band’s signature energy, featuring ten originals and a lively cover of Ben Tucker’s “Comin’ Home Baby.”
Also this week, the Colorado-based Eric Lilley Trio is back with ten new original compositions on their fourth release, “Swing Set”; Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band taps into some classic ’60s and ’70 rock compositions for their new disc, “What Is?”; and trumpeter and pianist Alan Chaubert plays both instruments simultaneously with his trio on “Just the Three of Us.”