Alexander Claffy - Memento

Alexander Claffy - "“Memento”, derived from the concept of “Memento Mori” is my 10th leader effort. By the time this album has been released I’ll be 32 years old. In an age where releasing 50 minutes of consecutive music may seem archaic, I’m just doing my best to document a place and time in my growth and development. When the stars align and I see a group of musicians that can come together and document a sign of the times, I jump at the chance. Even if I myself am not in the exact shape I want to be to record, I’ll take that risk.

This document serves as a reminder of what high level musicianship is still coming out of New York City. To be able to have one of the world’s greatest geniuses, my brother, Kurt Rosenwinkel contributing to this record is a dream within itself. I did my best to assemble some of my favorite voices, and give a pallet which everyone could speak their minds onto. The goal here was to bring some emotionally powerful music that reminds us each: to enjoy and be grateful. Every day could be your last. And that’s how I’m trying to consistently play and contribute art for the rest of my days. A musical “Memento Mori”, that translates that urgency into song."

Alexander Claffy - bass
Kurt Rosenwinkel - guitar
Jimmy Macbride - drums
Matt Chalk - alto sax (tracks 1, 5)
Tim Brey - piano (tracks 1, 4-6)
Dave Kikoski - piano (tracks 2, 3 & 4)
Stacy Dillard - tenor saxophone (tracks 2 & 4)
Eric Alexander - tenor saxophone (track 6)
Simon Moullier - vibraphone (tracks 1, 2, 4 - 6)