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Just embarking on his 30s, Sands has already enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory, touring and recording with Christian McBride's Inside Straight and Trio, as well as collaborating with the likes of Gregory Porter and Ulysses Owens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If there's an overarching motif to Sands' career to this point, it's his ability to astound listeners when they first hear him.\" - DownBeat\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mack Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50473184592203,"sku":"1096564","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50473182232907,"sku":"1096563","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7a3d1bbd-155d-4682-8925-6fa057e34211_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727427260"},{"product_id":"facing-dragons","title":"Facing Dragons","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot yet 30, \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Sands\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most in-demand pianists working in jazz. 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