The new album by label-owner Dave Douglas who describes the title, Be Still, as “aspirational.” The continually evolving trumpeter and composer settles down for a ballad-like set that presents a series of hymns and folk songs with an intensely personal connection. Be Still brings out the most lyrical side of Douglas, and introduces both a newly configured Quintet — Jon Irabagon, Matt Mitchell, Linda Oh, and Rudy Royston — and an important new collaborator, vocalist Aoife O’Donovan
PERSONNEL:
DAVE DOUGLAS - trumpet
JON IRABAGON - tenor saxophone
MATT MITCHELL - piano
LINDA OH - bass
RUDY ROYSTON - drums
AOIFE O´DONOVAN - voice
Recorded April 15 & 16, 2012 at Avatar Studios, NYC
01. Be Still My Soul 05:01
02. High On A Mountain 02:37
03. God Be With You 05:00
04. Barbara Allen 04:22
05. This Is My Father's World 03:43
06. Going Somewhere With You 05:23
07. Middle March 05:46
08. Living Streams 05:02
09. Whither Must I Wander? 05:59