CERULEAN STARS

“On Cerulean Stars, classical leanings and jazz formalism intersect with the post-freedom aesthetic of Chicago’s storied avant-garde. But don’t expect some sort of dialectical mashup; you won’t have to confront some split-personality collision of opposing forces because instead, pianist Paul Bedal and company have seamlessly blended their diverse experiences, investing his fully structured compositions with liberating energy. He provides the blueprint, and his cohorts color outside the lines.”

-Neil Tesser

Featuring:

Paul Bedal - piano/compositions

Nick Mazzarella - alto saxophone

Matt Ulery - double bass

Charles Rumback - drums

Recorded by Ken Christianson on January 20th, 2020

Artwork and design by Marine Tempels Black

Released March 12th, 2021