Kurt Rosenwinkel & Gerald Clayton / New York, USA – October 9, 2025

This masterpiece captures a 2025 duo performance at the Village Vanguard—the hallowed ground of jazz—featuring Kurt Rosenwinkel, who remains at the pinnacle of modern jazz guitar, and Gerald Clayton, a leading figure in the scene known for his delicate touch and rich harmonic sensibility. The moments where Rosenwinkel’s ethereal guitar lines intersect with Clayton’s intellectual yet thrilling piano work represent the very cutting edge of contemporary jazz. This recording documents a performance charged with tension, where the aesthetics of silence coexist with explosive interplay. It represents a high-level fusion of the spatial jazz sensibilities that emerged in the post-ECM era and the sharp, driving momentum of post-bop. Amidst the intimate, palpable atmosphere unique to the Village Vanguard, both musicians reach the absolute limits of their creative inspiration in this must-hear performance. It stands as one of the most significant live recordings of 2025—a release that will deeply resonate with modern jazz fans, guitar enthusiasts, and piano trio aficionados alike. Live At The Village Vanguard, New York, NY October 9th, 2025 Disc 1 1. A Flower is a Lovesome Thing 2. Welcome Home 3. Dream of the Old 4. Introduction of Gerald Clayton 5. Quasimodo 6. Safe Corners 7. Lost Song Disc 2 1. Whispers of Love 2. Welcome Home 3. Embraceable You 4. Introduction of Gerald Clayton 5. Synthetics 6. Song for Our Sea 7. Ruby My Dear Kurt Rosenwinkel (g) Gerald Clayton (p)