Sharel Cassity's sophomore release, 'Relentless' is a testament to her abilities as a performer, writer, and leader, featuring rising jazz luminaries - Jeremy Pelt, Michael Dease, Orrin Evans, Dwayne Burno and E.J. Strickland. It is a shining example of her poise, song-bird lyricism, and purpose.
Dedicated to playing jazz with the highest level of creativity and execution possible, Cassity articulates her mission statement: "My art is an improvised form of music that is steeped in the tradition of blues, swing, bebop and post bop; I am interested in using that history to help reflect the sound of my generation and the time we are living. I hope that I can be a positive example and make a lasting contribution to this great art form." Sharel has performed with the following bands: Jimmy Heath's Big Band, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie All Star Sextet and All Star Big Band and small group work with Harry Whitaker, Ingrid Jensen, Mark Whitfield and Michael Dease, amongst others.
Personnel: Sharel Cassity (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), Michael Dease (trombone tracks), Orrin Evans (piano), Dwayne Burno (bass), E.J. Strickland (drums)
Special Guests: Thomas Barber (flugelhorn), Andres Boyarsky (tenor saxophone), Don Braden (alto flute)
