The Lights Are Always On is pianist/composer Lynne Arriale’s 16th album as leader. Lynne’s original music is a suite of compositions that reflect the world-wide, life-changing events of the past two years. Several of the pieces are named in honor of heroes around the world, including those who served as caregivers on the front lines of the COVID pandemic and as defenders of democracy.

On this session Lynne is joined by bassist/co-producer Jasper Somsen and drummer E.J. Strickland, both outstanding, in-demand musicians on the international jazz scene. The trio creates the sort of engrossing musical conversation that has become a trademark of Lynne’s group

PERSONNEL:

• Lynne Arriale (piano)
• Jasper Somsen (bass)
• E.J. Strickland (drums)

Recorded in August and September 2021, New York & Wageningen, The Netherlands.

TRACKS:

• 01. March On
• 02. The Lights Are Always On
• 03. Sisters
• 04. Honor (dedicated to Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman)
• 05. Loved Ones
• 06. Sounds Like America
• 07. The Notorious RBG (dedicated to Ruth Bader Ginsburg)
• 08. Into the Breach
• 09. Walk in My Shoes (dedicated to John Lewis)
• 10. Heroes