out on 12.12.2025 on Liot Soc Records
Lit Soc’s first catalogue number has been bestowed upon Words Underlined a diverse yet pensive trio record led by saxophonist and composer Patrick Smith and featuring two other gifted young locals—guitarist Dan Pitt (of Arid Landscapes and Dan Pitt Quintet) and drummer Lowell Whitty (collaborator to Karen Ng, Kevin Breit, Robin Hatch, Leland Whitty (BADBADNOTGOOD), and Jane Bunnett). Due out this Friday (December 12) on CD and digitally, it showcases these musicians’ open-ended vision of jazz as well as their nimble, spontaneous musicianship. Featuring a blend of Smith’s original compositions and fully improvised group and solo pieces, the material serves up everything from energetic post-bop to intimate ballads, electronics-tinted ambient works to tense, exploratory fusion.