Becca Stevens

When it comes to defining the ever-evolving musical artistry of renowned vocalist JD Walter, love is most beautifully expressed when it comes Dressed in a Song. Perfectly reflecting the multi-talented vocalist, eclectic recording artist and well-traveled performer’s career long credo that “being a musician is being a verb, an ever-changing force,” the singer’s new album is a unique session pairing his versatile lead voice on a collection of standards and originals with six of jazz’s most inventive pianists and improvisers. Testament to Walter’s ongoing dedication to his craft, the collection also represents a powerful comeback for the singer, his first release since recovering from a life-threatening heart condition and surgeries on his heart and vocal cords. Dressed in a Song will be available worldwide on February 7th, 2020.

In February of 2015, Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy recorded "Family Dinner Volume Two" in front of a live studio audience with guest instrumentalists and vocalists from all over the world. The project is a true testament for showing first-hand how music can be a bridge between diverse cultures from countries from all over the world to create a unifying musical statement for the average listener or the devout music-connoisseur.

Pianist Gideon van Gelder left a lasting impression with his internationally acclaimed debut 'Perpetual'. He now follows up with an album featuring Becca Stevens on vocals and Jamire Williams (John Mayer, Robert Glasper, Bilal, Christian Scott) on drums. Earthy and ethereal, 'Lighthouse' showcases Van Gelder's growth as a musical story-teller while at the same time tipping the hat to influences Toninho Horta and Milton Nascimento. With 'Lighthouse' Gideon pays tribute to his current musical influences (Electronica, 70's pop and Brazilian music) but ignores any stylistic boundaries just the same.

This album is the second in the Family Dinner series; which began with 2014s Grammy Award-winning album, Family Dinner - Volume One.