On November 20, 2025, the Village Vanguard hosted a remarkable performance by Sound Prints, the co-led quintet of trumpeter Dave Douglas and saxophonist Joe Lovano. This engagement was part of a six-night residency from November 18 to 23, 2025, featuring two sets each evening at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. (greenleafmusic.com) The ensemble included pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Andrew Cyrille, all contributing to the group's dynamic interplay.
Sound Prints, formed in 2012, draws inspiration from the compositions of Wayne Shorter, blending original works with his classics. Their 2015 album, Sound Prints: Live at Monterey Jazz Festival, showcases this fusion. (en.wikipedia.org) By November 2025, the group had released two additional albums: Scandal in 2018 and Other Worlds in 2021, both featuring original compositions by Douglas and Lovano. (en.wikipedia.org)
The November 2025 residency at the Village Vanguard marked a significant chapter in Sound Prints' journey, offering audiences an intimate setting to experience the evolution of their collaborative sound.
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