Shawn Purcell Group featuring Walt Weiskopf
Schedule
Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Sharp 9 Gallery | Durham, NC
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"The combination of soul and relentless drive is what makes Shawn Purcell's music so appealing..." - Sean JonesGuitarist Shawn Purcell’s latest Origin Records release, Oblivity, is a bold exploration of modern straight-ahead jazz, blending elements of bebop, hard-bop, post-bop, ECM, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and fusion. Featuring an eclectic set of all-original compositions, the album draws inspiration from iconic artists including Antonio Carlos Jobim, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, John Scofield, John Coltrane and others. Oblivity includes the exceptional talents of saxophone great Walt Weiskopf, whose unique tone and virtuosic playing contributes a powerful presence and commanding energy to the project. Oblivity delivers a listening experience that will captivate both jazz fans and newcomers alike.
Shawn Purcell - Guitar
Walt Weiskopf - Tenor Saxophone
Darden Purcell - Voice
Paul Bratcher - Piano
Kris Monson - Acoustic Bass
Steve Fidyk - Drums & Cymbals
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