On April 7, 2022, Kurt Rosenwinkel graced the Village Vanguard with a quartet featuring Mark Turner on tenor saxophone, Alexander Claffy on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums. This performance was part of a series that culminated in the 2023 release of "Undercover: Live at the Village Vanguard," capturing the quartet's dynamic interplay and Rosenwinkel's inventive compositions. (kurtrosenwinkel.bandcamp.com)
At that time, Rosenwinkel was exploring diverse musical avenues, including solo piano work and collaborations with pianist Jean-Paul Brodbeck on "The Chopin Project." The Village Vanguard engagement provided a platform for him to delve into his original material, showcasing the quartet's cohesive sound and the rich musical dialogue between Rosenwinkel and Turner. (allaboutjazz.com)
This collaboration was particularly significant, as it reunited Rosenwinkel and Turner, who had previously worked together on "The Next Step" in 2001. Their reunion at the Vanguard highlighted the enduring musical chemistry between the two, offering a fresh perspective on their shared musical history. (en.wikipedia.org)
