An album that really lives up to its title – as the record sets out to prove to the world that Isaiah Collier is one of the most almighty talents on the saxophone in recent years! The album has a spiritual majesty that tops even the previous album with the Chosen Few group – as in addition to work from the quartet that includes Julian Davis Reid on piano, Jeremiah Hunt on bass, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums – the group adds in extra instrumentation, light strings, and added horns at times too – all of which push the music into territory that's right up there with Nimbus or Strata East back in the glory days! Collier is a true jazz visionary, and his message here is bold and brilliant – given some key support from older Chicago legends who include saxophonist Ari Brown on one track, and vocalist Dee Alexander on another – getting maybe one of her most beautiful showcases ever on record. Titles include "Love", "Compassion", "Duality Suite", "The Almighty", and "Perspective (Peace & Love)". CD

A strongly message-oriented set, as you might assume from the title – and definitely the strongest work to date from the great Isaiah Collier – one of the most righteous musicians we've had the pleasure of discovering in the past decade or so! There's a rich, vibrant feel to the whole album – and in addition to the Chosen Few group at the core, the record features contributions from additional musicians who really expand the sound – creating this ambitious quality to the album that's easily rivals the best on Strata East or Impulse from back in the day! Like some of Archie Shepp's most majestic records for the latter, Collier allows additional voices to come in from time to time – delivering a verbal message next to his powerful voice on tenor – with core work from Julian Davis Reid on piano, Jeremiah Hunt on bass, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums – and additional work from Corey Wilkes on trumpet, Ed Wilkerson Jr on alto clarinet, Olula Negre on cello, Cassie Watson Francillon on harp, and both Kenthany Rodman and Mayshell Morris on flutes. The album's a masterpiece – and titles include "Amerikkka The Ugly", "Trials & Tribulations", "We Don't Even Know Where We're Heading", "The World Is On Fire", "Crash", "The Hate You Give Is The Love You Lose", and "The Time Is Now". CD

A strongly message-oriented set, as you might assume from the title – and definitely the strongest work to date from the great Isaiah Collier – one of the most righteous musicians we've had the pleasure of discovering in the past decade or so! There's a rich, vibrant feel to the whole album – and in addition to the Chosen Few group at the core, the record features contributions from additional musicians who really expand the sound – creating this ambitious quality to the album that's easily rivals the best on Strata East or Impulse from back in the day! Like some of Archie Shepp's most majestic records for the latter, Collier allows additional voices to come in from time to time – delivering a verbal message next to his powerful voice on tenor – with core work from Julian Davis Reid on piano, Jeremiah Hunt on bass, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums – and additional work from Corey Wilkes on trumpet, Ed Wilkerson Jr on alto clarinet, Olula Negre on cello, Cassie Watson Francillon on harp, and both Kenthany Rodman and Mayshell Morris on flutes. The album's a masterpiece – and titles include "Amerikkka The Ugly", "Trials & Tribulations", "We Don't Even Know Where We're Heading", "The World Is On Fire", "Crash", "The Hate You Give Is The Love You Lose", and "The Time Is Now". LP, Vinyl record album

An album that really lives up to its title – as the record sets out to prove to the world that Isaiah Collier is one of the most almighty talents on the saxophone in recent years! The album has a spiritual majesty that tops even the previous album with the Chosen Few group – as in addition to work from the quartet that includes Julian Davis Reid on piano, Jeremiah Hunt on bass, and Michael Shekwoaga Ode on drums – the group adds in extra instrumentation, light strings, and added horns at times too – all of which push the music into territory that's right up there with Nimbus or Strata East back in the glory days! Collier is a true jazz visionary, and his message here is bold and brilliant – given some key support from older Chicago legends who include saxophonist Ari Brown on one track, and vocalist Dee Alexander on another – getting maybe one of her most beautiful showcases ever on record. Titles include "Love", "Compassion", "Duality Suite", "The Almighty", and "Perspective (Peace & Love)". LP, Vinyl record album