On his 23rd album as a leader, renowned pianist, composer and arranger Geoffrey Keezer continues to augment and refine his distinctive style. He presents a dazzling amalgamation of genres with Playdate, released  on his own record label, MarKeez. The album’s lighthearted namesake is an homage to the concept of planning a playdate for a group of kids.

Rallying a group of distinguished collaborators, Keezer calls this virtuosic cast “Geoffrey Keezer and Friends.” On Playdate, an idiomatic mastery of funk, hard bop, gospel, heavenly strings and the blues is externalized by an all-star musical roster, including collaborators Shedrick Mitchell, Ron Blake, Richie Goods, and Kendrick. This new offering also features special guest guitarists Aayushi Karnik and Nir Felder, as well as percussionist Munyungo Jackson and an 18-piece string orchestra led by violinist Lady Jess.

PERSONNEL.
Geoffrey Keezer - (piano)
Shedrick Mitchell - (Hammond B3 organ)
Ron Blake - (tenor and soprano saxes)
Richie Goods - (acoustic and electric basses)
Kendrick Scott - (drums)

With:
Aayushi Karnik - (guitar on tracks A1 & B3)
Nir Felder - (guitar on track B1)
Munyungo Jackson - (percussion on A1 & B1)

Recorded at The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn NY on June 30, 2021 and March 9, 2022

TRACKS:
A1. Refuge
A2. I.L.Y.B.D.
A3. Her Look, Her Touch

B1. Tomorrow
B2. Bebah
B3. M's Bedtime Blues