Dave Douglas - Alloy

In a major new compositional statement, trumpeter Dave Douglas returns with Alloy, alongside two thrilling young trumpeters: UK native Alexandra Ridout, now living in New York, and Dave Adewumi, from New Hampshire and currently in the thick of the NYC contemporary improvised music scene. Far from a trumpet blowout session, this is a warm-hewed, lyrical release featuring original compositions that highlight the many rich shades of brass, plus a stellar band of improvisers convened for the first time here. Aiming to bring together musicians in community, the writing features everybody as an organic whole and speaks to our need to live and breathe together as a unit. To cohere and coexist.

Renowned vibes player Patricia Brennan is on board, adding superb atmospherics to the proceedings. Originally from Perth, Australia, bassist Kate Pass is a new find in these circles. Douglas’s long-time collaborator and Frisell colleague Rudy Royston brings his driving and cinematic drumming to the session.

Recorded January 19, 2025, in New York City, Alloy opens a brand-new chapter for Douglas and the team.

In metallurgy, an alloy is a blending of elements to create a new and stronger substance. An alloy brings together disparate particles in a unified expression, stronger than its parts.

This Alloy is the sound of three trumpets together. Each sound is personal, each tone unique. Weaving seamlessly into the tapestry of the band. Alloy is the alchemy of contrasting voices creating a new anatomy.