Pianist Phillip Golub, a trailblazer in the contemporary jazz scene, has unveiled his highly anticipated debut album as a bandleader, Abiding Memory, set for release on June 21, as a co-release on Endectomorph Music (US) and Berthold Records (Germany). The record, a sophisticated and avant-garde exploration of modern jazz, promises an immersive musical experience.

Active in New York’s jazz and creative music scene, Golub collaborates with diverse artists such as Layale Chaker, DoYeon Kim, Lesley Mok, Anna Webber, Jacob Shulman, and Seajun Kwon. His extensive musical journey includes significant work with Wayne Shorter and esperanza spalding on the opera, … (Iphigenia), as well as a pivotal role in digitizing Shorter’s manuscripts. Since 2020, Golub, as a leader of the Music Workers Alliance, played a key role in securing New York state pandemic assistance for independent musicians, showcasing his commitment to supporting artists in the challenging music industry.

On Abiding Memory, the bandleader boldly extends the boundaries of his musical capabilities, declaring, “This is the most ambitious music I’ve made to date, for sure.” He also admits that the album synthesizes his varied musical interests, “I don’t try to hide my love for Romantic piano repertoire. Instead, I explode the intimacy of solo piano—Scriabin or Brahms—onto five instruments.” The album masterfully intertwines a maximalist approach to composition with a palpable ensemble chemistry, all enveloped in the expansive realm of studio production. Golub’s creative journey unfolds in each track, showcasing a harmonious convergence of diverse musical elements that collectively define the album’s distinctive character.

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LABEL: Endectomorph Music

ALBUM: Abiding Memory

RELEASE DATE: June 21, 2024

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