Brian Blade Fellowship

Classic 1998 debut album from the drummer best known for his work with Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell and Wayne Shorter.
The first of four Fellowship albums to date on Blue Note. Recorded and mixed at The Teatro, Oxnard, California. Produced by Daniel Lanois, best known for his work with Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson and U2.

Featuring Melvin Butler (soprano and tenor sax), Myron Walden (alto sax), Jon Cowherd (keys), Dave Easley (pedal steel), Tortoise guitarist Jeff Parker and Christopher Thomas (bass). The album showcases seven slow-burning Blade originals, plus Cowherd’s powerful Lifeline.