"No one gets a free ride in life. Sooner or later, everyone ever born has to deal with their own share of obstacles, rocky roads and missteps. It is in those times that our true selves emerge, our mettle tested and formulated. In those moments, the best we can do is stay true to our selves and our beliefs, and surround ourselves with a community of strong likeminded individuals and comrades. On "Hard Knocks", bassist and composer Sean Conly does just that. In a trio setting with Satoshi Takeishi (drums) and Michael Attias (alto saxophone), Sean sets out on a musical adventure with his longtime friends and collaborators of roughly 20 years. These stalwart improvisors fill every moment with surprise, energy and emotion as they navigate a new series of compositions Mr. Conly wrote for them..."
-Clean Feed
PERSONNEL:SEAN CONLY, double bass
MICHAEL ATTIAS, alto saxophone
SATOSHI TAKEISHI, drums
Recorded at Tedesco Studios, in Paramus, New Jersey, on August 29th, 2017.
TRACKS:01. Hard Knocks
02. Totem
03. Undertow
04. Skippin' Town (1000 Mile Rule)
05. Loose Screws
06. Afterfact