(New York, NY – October 25, 2024) — When the late Jazz impresario and trailblazer Meghan Stabile first launched the Revivalist platform and Revive Da Live concert series in NYC, the goal was to bridge the gap between younger Hip-Hop audiences and traditional Jazz purists. Born from this vision in 2010 was the Revive Big Band, an inventive 20+ piece ensemble led by artistic director, trumpeter, and composer Igmar Thomas. Merging tradition with groundbreaking creativity since its inception, the multi-generational band’s world-class cadre of musicians unites for Like A Tree It Grows.
As the Revive Big Band’s official full-length debut, this album represents not only a 14-year timeline of the Revive collective’s journey but also a deeper tribute to the Black American Music lineage. Now available on all major digital streaming platforms via Soulspazm, the album features Terrace Martin, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Talib Kweli, Marcus Strickland, Jean Baylor, and Bilal, among others, and contains a mix of original compositions and inventive reinterpretations of classic Jazz records that pay homage to legends like Wayne Shorter, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and more.
“I hope this album serves as a bridge for this generation to discover other genres presented in the big band format. I also want this album to help people understand that all Black music can be traced back to one root… This album is dedicated to the life and legacy of our dear friend Meghan.” – Igmar Thomas
