Jaleel Shaw
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Jaleel Shaw
Painter of the Invisible
Best Jazz Instrumental Album Jaleel Shaw “Painter Of The Invisible"
Best Jazz Performance “Tamir (For Tamir Rice)"
Best Album Cover Jaleel Shaw “Painter Of The Invisible"
Best Instrumental Composition “Tamir (For Tamir Rice)"
Street Date: July 11, 2025 / Label: Changu Records (CR004)
All compositions by Jaleel Shaw
Produced by Jaleel Shaw
Exactly twenty years into his career as a recording artist, Painter of the Invisible is a deeply vulnerable and sonically brilliant work, reflecting acclaimed saxophonist Jaleel Shaw’s transformative journey.
Jaleel Shaw
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Lawrence Fields
Piano, Fender Rhodes
Ben Street
Bass
Joe Dyson
Drums
Lage Lund
Guitar
Sasha Berliner
Vibraphone
The album explores his life experiences through themes of joy, grief, beauty, social justice, and ancestral wisdom, celebrating both personal loved ones and figures admired from afar – each an individual whose extraordinary life receives deserved gratitude and recognition.
Featuring a stellar ensemble of pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Ben Street, drummer Joe Dyson, guitarist Lage Lund, and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner, Painter of the Invisible is a testament to life’s multiplicity through Shaw’s compassionate and sagacious lens.
Each track is a narrative masterpiece, underscoring music’s power as both a medium for storytelling and a conduit for emotional expression. Whether dedicating a piece to Tamir Rice, celebrating literary greats like James Baldwin, or reflecting on beloved elders, Shaw’s compositions radiate profound appreciation and an unwavering commitment to lifting their names.
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