On August 29, 2025, Dida Pelled graced Close Up with a captivating performance alongside Will Gorman on keyboards, Tony Scherr on bass, and Kenny Wollesen on drums. This ensemble marked a significant collaboration, as Scherr and Wollesen had previously joined Pelled on her 2016 album, A Missing Shade of Blue, contributing to its blues-infused jazz sound. (redrecords.bandcamp.com)
At that time, Pelled was preparing for the release of her blues-drenched album, I Wish You Would, slated for May 1, 2026. The album features Sullivan Fortner on piano, Tony Scherr on bass, and Kenny Wollesen on drums, highlighting the synergy between Pelled and her collaborators. (didamusic.com)
This performance at Close Up was a prelude to the forthcoming album, offering the audience a live preview of Pelled's evolving sound and the dynamic interplay among the musicians.
