The Winds Of Change (2023)

"Billy Childs, one of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz, is in high demand as a modern classical composer. He has played and composed music ranging from orchestral to chamber works to contemporary small ensemble jazz. This has brought him 5 Grammy awards. On "The Winds Of Change", he is joined by trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade. This album offers 5 new compositions alongside 2 covers. Many of the compositions are sparked by Childs' experience of growing up in LA mixed with his passion for film scores, especially the urban landscapes evoked by composers like Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams and Bernard Hermann. The result is a refined post-bop sound that pushes the creative boundaries of the group and pays homage to his early work from the 70s and 80s. The quartet pays due respect to the past, but this is interactive contemporary jazz full of purposeful musical excerpts that play well for today. The results are well worth a listen." (AllAboutJazz)