Cook and guitarist Lucas Kadish lock in on the melody, while Jonathan Pinson's powerful drum groove propels the song forward. Pulling from his latest project, My Everything, Cook switches to acoustic guitar and flute for the title track, serving up some smooth vocals. On "Zodiac," a composition inspired by jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams, Mathis Picard commands the keys in a flurry of a solo.
Cook closes with the currently unreleased "We've Come So Far" and it feels like a triumph. "[This song] is about taking stock of how far we've come in life, and being grateful and finding gratitude everyday," Cook shares. With this performance, he embodies that very sentiment: Cook turns his journey into a celebration of growth, artistry and appreciation.
SET LIST
- "MB (for Ma'Khia Bryant)"
- "My Everything"
- "Zodiac"
- "We've Come So Far"
MUSICIANS
- Braxton Cook: alto saxophone, lead vocals, flute, guitar
- Mathis Picard: keys, piano
- Lucas Kadish: guitar
- Kris Funn: upright bass, electric bass
- Curtis Nowosad: drums
- Jonathan Pinson: drums [on "MB (for Ma'khia Bryant)"]
- Michael "Sonny Step" Stephenson: saxophone, vocals
- Kola Rai: vocals
- Taj Sapp: vocals
