David White Jr.’s instrumental piece “The Novitiate” is an exceptional blend of modern jazz, Latin, rock, and folk grooves. This track, featured on his latest release “While You Were Sleeping”, demonstrates his unmeasurable guitar work and genre-bending style.
The song features a stellar trio with John Lockwood on bass and Mark Walker on drums, who bring out the best in each other with their chemistry and creativity. The story behind the trio’s formation is amazing, as David and John had previously collaborated in the 1990s and reunited almost 25 years later to create this music.
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Recorded direct to disk with no overdubs, the music sends out a sense of enthusiasm and freedom. Lockwood and Walker’s interpretations transformed the music beyond David’s imagination, making this collaboration truly special. The chemistry, creativity, and exquisite artfulness of feel of this band emerge in every track.
“The Novitiate” is a testimony to David’s innovative approach, knitting diverse influences into a cohesive and fresh sound. His music overpasses labels, fusing elements of bebop, Latin, and free jazz with harmony-rich 21st-century jazz. Fans of Weather Report, Return to Forever, Snarky Puppy, and Radiohead will appreciate the complexity and depth of his sound.
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The entire album “While You Were Sleeping” is available on all streaming platforms, and it’s definitely worth checking out. With his unique style and exceptional musicianship, David White Jr. is sure to appeal to listeners looking for adventurous and inspired jazz. His Grammy-nominated background and acclaimed work with Big Neighborhood further solidify his reputation as a talented guitarist and composer.
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