Highly improbable sax hero, bright, lush, and never sketchy.
Stripping the music to its essentials, saxophonist Todd DelGiudice explores the remarkable freedom and intimacy of the saxophone trio on this program of compelling originals and modern jazz standards. The title, Mas Alto, carries a playful double meaning, "higher" in Spanish, reflecting DelGiudice's continual pursuit of artistic growth, and "more alto," a fitting celebration of the instrument's lyrical power in a format more often dominated by tenor saxophonists. With longtime musical partner Jon Hamar on bass, in two trios with the masterful drummers Obed Calvaire and Jim White, DelGiudice draws on the enduring legacy of Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, and Kenny Garrett while speaking with a voice that is his own. Inspired, conversational, and richly melodic, Mas Alto is a deeply engaging statement from an artist whose command and love of the tradition leads him continually to fresh and spontaneous musical discoveries.
Track Listing:
1 Ablution 5:08 Lennie Tristano
2 P.O.I. 8:48 Jon Hamar
3 Falling Grace 5:22 Steve Swallow
4 Horses for Courses 5:19 DelGiudice
5 Darn That Dream 6:25 Jimmy Van Heusen
6 Around Now 5:50 DelGiudice
7 Mas Alto 8:30 DelGiudice
8 Small Feats 8:19 Ron Miller
9 Momentos 7:26 DelGiudice
10 Stratigraphy 3:42 DelGiudice
Performers:
Todd DelGiudice - alto sax
Jon Hamar - bass
Obed Calvaire - drums (2,4,5,7,8,9)
Jim White - drums (1,3,6,10)
Production Info:
Produced by Todd DelGiudice
Recorded by Chris Sulit at Trading 8s Studio, Paramus, NJ (2,4,5,7,8,9)
Recorded by Socrates Garcia at UNC Recording Studio, Greeley, CO (1,3,6,10)
Recorded on December 16, 2025 & May 23, 2026
Mixed & mastered by Chris Sulit at Trading 8s Studio, Paramus NJ
Cover design & layout by John Bishop
