Name: Be Water
Brand: Christian Sands

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MAC1170

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-17

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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673203117020

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

MAC1170LP

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673203117013

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Christian Sands

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Mack Avenue

Mack Avenue is a US label that was initially known as Mack Avenue Records before being shortened to just Mack Avenue. Founded in 1999 by a renowned musician, it has established itself as an independent record label with a strong presence in the music industry. As of 2016, Mack Avenue became the parent label of several talented artists and performers.

With its *informative* and *authoritative* tone, Mack Avenue has become synonymous with quality music production. The label's commitment to showcasing exceptional talent across various genres has earned it a reputation for delivering outstanding albums and performances.

As an independent record label, Mack Avenue prides itself on nurturing emerging artists while also supporting established musicians in their creative endeavors. With its extensive catalog of releases, including collaborations between *renowned artists*, the label continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories.

Pianist Christian Sands' stunning third full-length recording for Mack Avenue Music Group captures and establishes him as a forceful leader in composition and conceptual vision. On 'Be Water', Sands takes inspiration from water's tranquillity and power and muses on the possibilities offered by echoing its fluidity and malleability.

For this recording, Sands has reunited with bassist Yasushi Nakamura and saxophonist Marcus Strickland, and is joined by trumpeter Sean Jones, trombonist Steve Davis, guitarist Marvin Sewell, drummer Clarence Penn.

Through ten gorgeous and thrilling pieces, Sands alternately conjures the serenity of a sun-dappled lake and the drama of a relentless thunderstorm. Just embarking on his 30s, Sands has already enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory, touring and recording with Christian McBride's Inside Straight and Trio, as well as collaborating with the likes of Gregory Porter and Ulysses Owens.

"If there's an overarching motif to Sands' career to this point, it's his ability to astound listeners when they first hear him." - DownBeat

Be Water

Music GB