Amazon, Grady Harp

Guitarist Noshir Mody is a fusion guitarist and so much more: he is a musical philosopher who addresses the current condition of the world today in a manner that makes both his music and his lyrics poignant. In addition to his carefully selected fellow musicians for this recording, he adds the voice of Kate Victor to communicate his lyrical thoughts.

The ensemble - Noshir Mody - guitar, Campbell Charshee - piano, Yuka Tadano - bass, Jarrett Walser - drums, Mike Mullan - alto and tenor saxophone, Benjamin Hankle - trumpet & flugelhorn, and Kate Victor – vocals.

The songs, all composed and arranged by Noshir Mody are Radha, Sketching “Illusions Grow”, Illusions Grow, Sketching “Ol’ Splitfoot”, Ol’ Splitfoot, Illustrating “Rise”, Sketching “Under A Starlit Sky (2020)”, Under A Starlit Sky (2020), Rise, and Illusions Grow (Reprise).

Beautiful music, rich in significant ideas – this is an antidote for the way the world’s pressures impact us.