Steve Wilson Quintet “Enduring Sonance” Record Release

Wed, Apr 29

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute Joe Locke – vibraphone Renee Rosnes – piano Jay Anderson – bass Kendrick Scott – drums “Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.” – The San Diego Tribune Beloved saxophonist Steve Wilson makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, Enduring Sonance (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist Joe Locke, pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Kendrick Scott join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program. One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led the Wall Street Journal to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.” He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to Enduring Sonance, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Va