This new recording once again features the multi-Grammy finalist’s composing – arranging, along with some of his solo work on vocals and trombone.

Of significant music DNA, including being the niece of the late, legendary Nancy Wilson, Debbie Joyce brings it!

Expanding Spaces is a collaborative project between the Boston University Wind Ensemble and four Boston University faculty composers to perform and record contemporary works related to the theme of Expanding Space. Three of these works, “Squares and Oblongs” by Rodney Lister, “four scenes for Juliet” by Ketty Nez, and “The Vacant Shore” by John Wallace were commissioned for this project. The fourth work, “Solar Prominences” by Richard Cornell, was commissioned for the Concord (Massachusetts) Band in 1988 for their 25th anniversary season.

Rex Richardson review in The Brass Herald:   excerpt:  “…you simply won’t find a better trumpet CD released in 2018! Among the frequent fireworks, outstanding high register and sumptuous tone, it contains some of the finest vocal playing I have heard on disc. Listening to Rex on this recording is simply a joy and a pleasure!”

Pianist Chad Lawson’s delicately rendered chord progressions seem at times like he’s tapping eggs instead of piano keys. To that end, the threesome offers a very close-knit musical bonding process. Lawson is a supreme melodicist, witnessed on a series of originals and pieces such as his take on Lennon and McCartney’s pop ballad Michelle. More importantly, the group casts an identifiable sound and style as they abide by a loose groove, supplanted with tightly organized arrangements. -AllAboutJazz.com

Here’s a review from ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Here are a few reviews from ALL ABOUT JAZZ:

In This World is a journey of sorts”crossing over the boundaries of jazz and world music taking you to places you’ve never quite been before. An incredibly talented group of musicians join in to make this a recording you’ll enjoy over and over.

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In This World is a journey of sorts”crossing over the boundaries of jazz and world music taking you to places you’ve never quite been before. An incredibly talented group of musicians join in to make this a recording you’ll enjoy over and over.

Here are a few reviews from ALL ABOUT JAZZ:

Pianist Chad Lawson’s delicately rendered chord progressions seem at times like he’s tapping eggs instead of piano keys. To that end, the threesome offers a very close-knit musical bonding process. Lawson is a supreme melodicist, witnessed on a series of originals and pieces such as his take on Lennon and McCartney’s pop ballad Michelle. More importantly, the group casts an identifiable sound and style as they abide by a loose groove, supplanted with tightly organized arrangements. -AllAboutJazz.com

Here’s a review from ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Pianist Chad Lawson’s delicately rendered chord progressions seem at times like he’s tapping eggs instead of piano keys. To that end, the threesome offers a very close-knit musical bonding process. Lawson is a supreme melodicist, witnessed on a series of originals and pieces such as his take on Lennon and McCartney’s pop ballad Michelle. More importantly, the group casts an identifiable sound and style as they abide by a loose groove, supplanted with tightly organized arrangements. -AllAboutJazz.com

Here’s a review from ALL ABOUT JAZZ