HINDSIGHT
About the album
Not a stranger to the idea of infusing one's art with examinations of societal conditions, Grammy-winning trumpeter Charlie Porter follows 2019's 'Immigration Nation' with thoughts of how we act in hindsight to deal with the collateral damage of 'progress' and the centuries-old struggles with racism, inequality and corruption. Born during the upheavals of 2020, 'Hindsight' reflects the tumult, uncertainty, and fiery emotions of the times, yet with the recent birth of his son and thoughts of how we're going to leave the planet for the next generation, his 'For Ellis' closes the album with a gospel choir and a hymn of hope. Joining Porter on the wide-ranging set of originals are saxophonist Nick Biello, pianist Orrin Evans, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassists David Wong & Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece on vibes, drummer Kenneth Salters, along with several guest performers.
Personnel:
Orrin Evans - piano & keys
Mike Moreno - guitar
Nick Biello - alto & soprano saxohpones
David Wong - upright bazz
Damian Erskine - electric bass
Behn Gillece - vibes
Kenneth Salters - drums
Jimmie Herrod - vocals
Rasheed Jamal - rap vocals
Majid Khaliq - violin
Bassekou Kouyate - ngoni
Mahamadou Tounkara - tama
Original cover art by Mark Kostabi
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What others are saying...
"Once again Charlie Porter delivers big on his third album as a leader "Hindsight". With an all-star first rate band, original compositions and arrangements, Charlie serves up a smorgasbord of different delights, coming at you from many directions (and even cities and countries!) and like his previous projects they all are perfect parts of the totality of the album's overall design. Everyone gets to stretch, and there's a lot of accumulated knowledge here. Looking back and forward at the same time, this is a great album and Charlie's playing throughout is just flawless and lovely...and oh yes the record is sonically perfect too. I would think Charlie's newborn son Ellis will love this record is he grows into life, as would his namesake our hero the late Ellis Marsalis who I'm sure can hear this too in his immortal infinite wisdom..."
- Randy Brecker