Released in July 2024, this album features five original compositions. Kaptein's intricate keyboard work is complemented by contributions from New Zealand jazz luminary Nathan Haines on flute and tenor saxophone, and a rhythm section that channels the groove of 1970s fusion. Highlights include the sunlit opener “Unwavering,” the Latin jazz-dance title track, and the expansive 13-minute “Gene’s Groove.”
Composed, arranged, assembled and produced by Joe Kaptein.
Recorded and engineered by Jacob Brown at Bagnall Hill Studio, Te Pahu, and by Joe Kaptein around Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
Mixed by Andrew Isdale and Joe Kaptein
Mastered by Josh Llewellyn at Downbeat Mastering
Cover design by Gianmarco Liguori and Joe Kaptein
Photography by Christine Cook
Joe Kaptein - keyboards, synth, glockenspiel, organ, guitar (3, 6)Jason Herbert - electric guitarWil Goodinson - electric bassNathan Haines - flute, tenor saxophoneShaun O'Kane - bass clarinetKurt Dyer - percussionBen Frater - percussion (2, 4)Elijah Whyte - drums and cymbals (1, 2, 3, 5)George Brajkovich - drums and cymbals (4, 6)
