Steve Wilson and Wilsonian Grain‘s new CD, Live in New York: The Vanguard Sessions, was named one of Jazziz’ Critics’ Choice CD for 2015:

It has been 12 years since the release of Steve Wilson’s last CD as a leader, and the powerhouse saxophonist arrived at the Village Vanguard ready to tear it up. Ignited by a first-rate rhythm section (Orrin Evans, Ugonna Okegwo and Bill Stewart), Wilson jabs, hooks and uppercuts his way through seven pieces, starting with Monk’s “Well You Needn’t” and concluding with a blazing interpretation of Joe Chambers’ “Patterns.” A couple slower numbers allow the listener to unwind, but the pervasive emotion that characterizes the entire album is pure exhilaration.
– Sascha Feinstein

NY1 VIDEO: In his latest “Sound Advice” report, WFUV DJ Eric Holland speaks with Steve Wilson, who recently played six nights at Village Vanguard with the eponymous Wilsonian’s Grain.

We proudly announce that Steve Wilson will release his first recording as a leader since 2003! Steve Wilson & Wilsonian’s Grain, Live in New York: The Vanguard Sessions will drop on March 24th on Random Act Records. The recording was done at the Village Vanguard and produced by Laura Hartmann.