Saxophonist Rich Halley releases Fire Within on December 1, 2023 via Pine Eagle Records. It’s his third album with his quartet featuring innovative pianist Matthew Shipp, standout bassist Michael Bisio and creative drummer Newman Taylor Baker. The recording sees the group building on their intuitive chemistry in a series of powerful improvisations, recorded in Brooklyn in July 2023.
“Heartland American jazz of the very highest order.” Brian Morton, Point of Departure
“Saxophonist Rich Halley has been turning out smart, brawny music for a couple of decades.” James Hale, DownBeat
