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Out of Focus

by Nick Finzer

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about

Following on the heels of Nick Finzer’s 2020 release Cast of Characters; the trombonist and composer found himself with more time to focus on himself and his artistry than he anticipated, leading to a boon of creative practice curated by the lockdowns that the year had to offer.

“Rather than sit at home and complain” says Finzer “I decided to see what projects I could dream up that might only take place when you can’t be in the same place as your usual collaborators.” The result is a wide-ranging exploration of settings that the 2020 Downbeat Rising Star Trombonist has yet to explore on his new 2021 release Out of Focus.

The first in this stream of collaborations features NYC Multi-Instrumentalist Dr. Reginald Chapman and Finzer’s colleague from the University of North Texas - drummer Quincy Davis - in a reimagined version of the Kenny Garrett composition Sing a Song of Songs.

Next, we find a new interpretation of the Duke Ellington classic from his Such Sweet Thunder Suite - The Star Crossed Lovers arranged for five trombones. Finzer’s interpretation calls to mind the plunger mute vocalizations of long-time Ellington sideman and trombone innovator “Tricky” Sam Nanton.

The two traditional jazz quartet settings on the album feature the stellar rhythm section of Xavier Davis on piano, Jay Anderson on bass, and Quincy Davis on drums playing two brand new arrangements of classics from the jazz canon: Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust and Pat Metheny’s Bright Size Life. “These virtual collaborations were a unique opportunity to connect with musicians I played with in New York, that the pandemic certainly put a pause on, “ Finzer explained.

Rounding out the album is a 15-Trombone Arrangement of another Ellington classic Mood Indigo featuring the addition of Bass Trombonist Jennifer Wharton (leader of her own trombone group: Bonegasm, as well as Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society) and a collection of solo pieces including Laura, Single Petal of a Rose, and JJ Johnson’s Judy.

On Out of Focus Finzer puts his compositional pen to the side, to explore many compositions that have informed his growth as an artist since his early days as a trombonist. This collection of pieces is a document of a time in our history known colloquially by some as “the great pause” - and the process of focusing on his artistry created an outlet for the stress and anxiety that the lockdowns presented us all. “It took a long time to make this statement for me… the overwhelm was real last year. I’m very glad I persisted here and now have the chance to share some music that I really love, with the community.

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released November 12, 2021

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