Morgan Guerin Announces New Album And Candid Records Debut Tales Of The Facade Out May 10
Listen To Latest Offering From The Album “Peace Of Mind” Featuring Kokayi & Debo Ray HERE
"A jazz artist to watch... he's already accomplished what some people spend a lifetime striving for." - NPR
“Wunderkind saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist” - NEW YORK TIMES
“A multi-instrumentalist who effortlessly blends hip hop beats, electronic flourishes, and jazz chops." - WBGO
"A virtuoso in the truest sense of the word." - JAZZTIMES
"A one-man band with boundless vision." - DOWNBEAT
(March 8, 2024) - Today, Morgan Guerin announces his new album Tales of the Facade out May 10th on the storied and recently relaunched Candid Records. Guerin also released his latest offering from the album, “Peace of Mind” featuring Kokayi & Debo Ray, listen HERE. The track premiered this morning with WRTI, read HERE.
Morgan Guerin defines what it means to be a multi-instrumentalist while also having produced and composed the entirety of the album. He is a young musician whose remarkable talents have earned him acclaim from The New York Times, NPR, JazzTimes and more. Tales of the Facade features Guerin's virtuosic performances on saxophone, bass, electronic wind instrument (EWI), drums, and keys, reflecting his upbringing in a family of musicians and his dedication to his craft. Terri Lyne Carrington has been a significant figure in Guerin’s career, giving him one of his first major professional opportunities as a member of her group Social Science, and as Candid’s A&R consultant she was instrumental in bringing him to the attention of label head Exceleration Music partner John Burk.
Guerin spoke on the inspiration behind the song saying, “[“Peace of Mind”] deals with anxiety and the hard times we’ve been living through the last four years. I needed something that got straight to the point that was at the same time vulnerable. It is the act of asking for help, something that used to be very hard for me to do. I’ve gotten better at it, and this music reflects that. We’re not meant to go through life alone. The more we think we are different, sometimes the more we are alike.”
Tales of the Facade, which is an exploration beyond jazz, calls on influences from Wayne Shorter to Kendrick Lamar. It is a raw and honest exploration of identity that addresses societal issues while celebrating community and inclusivity. The album's title encapsulates the struggle to find authenticity in a world that is dominated by technology. The cover, shot by Guerin's brother Chase, visually interprets the facade we adopt, urging listeners to unravel their true selves amidst the digital noise. Album Pre-Order
Guerin's versatility has made him a sought-after artist and collaborator. He has contributed his talents to notable projects such as Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science's Waiting Game, Kassa Overall's I Think I’m Good, Esperanza Spalding's 12 Little Spells, and Tyshawn Sorey's Unfiltered, among many others.
MORE ON CANDID RECORDS: From 1960-1963, founder, A&R man, and producer Nat Hentoff recorded over 30 extraordinary albums for the Candid Records label. One cannot underestimate the breadth of these recordings - from bebop to the avant-garde, to blues. Candid sat dormant for years until Black Lion Records founder and producer, Alan Bates, bought the label in 1989. The next phase of Candid Records is happening now. Since its relaunch in 2021, with these new phases of recordings, the label has reissued over 28 titles to high critical acclaim. Thanks to brilliant new releases Candid has received five GRAMMY® awards – 2024 winners the Count Basie Orchestra, 2023 winners Terri Lyne Carrington and Wayne Shorter, and 2022’s multiple GRAMMY® winner Eliane Elias. Today’s Candid is not only committed to its legacy but looks forward to defining its future with the quality music that is synonymous with its elite heritage. Learn more at www.candidrecords.com
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