Tuesday Night

The album's title refers to the weekly show this septet has been performing at Portland's Jimmy Mak's club since 1998, and the music displays both the chemistry developed over that time as well as the vivid energy of being there for the performance. Music that embraces the hard bop spirit of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers even during those moments when it channels a tune through a modern post-bop perspective. Along with pianist & composer and ensemble leader (and drummer) Lee, the septet rounds out with alto saxophonist John Nastos, trumpeter Derek Sims, tenor saxophonist Renato Caranto, trombonist Stan Bock and bassist Andre St. James.