Flac (tracks) | Jazz | 58:55 | 358 MbJazz vocalist Verena McBee’s sextet is premiering their long awaited album ‘U-PHORIA’ with all music by jazz bassist & GRAMMY award winner Cecil McBeeThe bassist & composer sees his new work ‘U-PHORIA’ debuted in the voice of Verena McBee and her quintet with himself as conductor and director.

U-Phoria’s nine tracks inhabit a wide landscape of modern tonal palettes, lyrical whimsy and anticipated delights.

Verena’s lyrics to these compositions give twists and turns and a real lift to one’s emotions.

This joy echoed by all those creating is abundant throughout the recording:Verena McBee – VocalsChristian Contreras – Soprano & Tenor SaxophonesGabriel Dowdy-Terracciano – ViolinBilly Test – PianoZwelakhe Duma Bell LePere – BassJon Di Fiore – DrumsTracklist:1. Verena McBee – Sweet Things2. Verena McBee – Compassion(s)3. Verena McBee – Close to You Alone4. Verena McBee – Cat’s out of the Bag5. Verena McBee – Ladybugg6. Verena McBee – Song of Her7. Verena McBee – Slippin’ & Slidin’8. Verena McBee – All About You9. Verena McBee – U-Phoria