New Releases: “Straight Up: Jazz and Cocktails Vol. 11 & 12” by Brad Hatfield and Gaye Tolan Hatfield

Written By BRADLEY HATFIELD

Emmy Award-winning composers Brad Hatfield and Gaye Tolan Hatfield have released “Straight Up: Jazz and Cocktails, Vol. 11” and “Straight Up: Jazz and Cocktails, Vol. 12”, the latest chapters in the “Straight Up” series. Recorded in both Boston and Vero Beach, Florida, these volumes showcase a diverse palette of moods, ranging from sophisticated cocktail jazz to atmospheric contemporary jazz in the style of the ECM record label.

Vol. 11 highlights lead performances on saxophone, trumpet, and guitar, with Gaye featured prominently as both performer (alto sax) and composer. Vol. 12 shifts the spotlight to piano and vibraphone-led arrangements.

The albums also feature compositions by a stellar roster of talent, including Jeannie Tanner, John Patitucci, Sonny Barbato, and Adam Feldman.


Full Personnel:

  • Brad Hatfield – Piano and Keyboards

  • Gaye Tolan Hatfield – Alto Sax

  • John DePaola – Trumpet and Flugelhorn

  • John Wilkins – Guitar

  • Matt Stavrakas – Bass

  • Marty Richards – Drums

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