Peter Hand Sets Sail on a Timeless Jazz Odyssey with Blue Topaz
New Bedford, MA – [January 19, 2024] – Acclaimed guitarist and composer Peter Hand embarks on a captivating musical voyage with his latest masterpiece, Blue Topaz, set to grace the airwaves in January 2024. This album marks a seamless evolution for Hand, venturing from his roots in blues and R&B to the alluring depths of jazz. Blue Topaz is a vibrant tapestry of original compositions, reimagined jazz standards, and pulsating Latin and Brazilian jazz pieces. Hand’s virtuosity is on full display, alongside a stellar lineup of artists including trumpeter Eddie Allen, saxophonist Don Braden, pianists James Weidman and David Janeway, bassist Harvie S, drummer Steve Johns,and the legendary tenor saxophonist Houston Person.
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