On March 2, 2023, at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, pianist Renee Rosnes led a quartet featuring vibraphonist Steve Nelson, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Lewis Nash. This performance was part of a series that included Rosnes' engagement at Smoke from March 2 to 5, 2023. (allaboutjazz.com)
The quartet's lineup was notable for its cohesion and shared history. Rosnes and Nelson have a longstanding musical relationship, having recorded together on the 2018 album Beloved of The Sky, which was captured live at Smoke. (allaboutjazz.com) Washington and Nash have also collaborated extensively, contributing to numerous recordings and performances together.
At the time of this performance, Rosnes was promoting her 2021 album Kinds of Love, which showcased compositions created during the pandemic and featured collaborations with saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist Christian McBride, drummer Carl Allen, and percussionist Rogério Boccato. (baltimore.org)
Sources
- World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club Begins Spring With Four Of Today’s Leading Pianists, Album Releases By Bobby Watson And Eric Reed, And More Throughout March
- Renee Rosnes Quartet | Visit Baltimore
- Renee Rosnes: Beloved of The Sky album review @ All About Jazz
- Renee Rosnes: Written in the Rocks album review @ All About Jazz
