• CD EDITION
• DEBUT ALBUM BY TRUMPETER BRANDON WOODY
• FEATURING UPENDO AND SPECIAL GUESTS

For The Love Of It All is the powerful debut album by Baltimore-born trumpeter Brandon Woody, showcasing a bold voice in contemporary jazz. Backed by his group Upendo and joined by special guests including vocalist Imani-Grace and synth artist Vittorio Stropoli, Woody delivers six original compositions rooted in the language of jazz, soul, and spiritual expression. This CD edition captures the full emotional arc of a project built on love, perseverance, and community.

Tracklist:

1. Never Gonna Run Away
2. Beyond The Reach of Our Eyes
3. Wisdom; Terrace on St. Paul St.
4. Perseverance
5. We, Ota Benga
6. Real Love, Pt. 1

Personnel:

Brandon Woody – trumpet
Troy Long – piano, organ, Rhodes, keyboards
Michael Saunders – bass
Quincy Phillips – drums
Imani-Grace – vocals (track 1)
Vittorio Stropoli – auxiliary synth (track 6)