Survivors/Thrivers

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An exciting trio, featuring renowned pianist Michael Wolff, bassists Gary Brown and Edwin Livingston, and drummer Paul Yonemura. Wolff and Yonemura have been friends since high school and are both cancer survivors, still thriving and making music!

  1. Toys (Herbie Hancock) 8:48

  2. Windows (Chick Corea) 9:15

  3. Samba de Oneida (Michael Wolff) 5:38

  4. Bengal (Michael Wolff) 6:13

  5. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (Romberg/Hammerstein) 6:24

  6. Angel Eyes (Matt Dennis/Earl Brent) 6:08

  7. Lagniappe (Michael Wolff) 5:10

  8. Could Be (Michael Wolff) 4:06

  9. NYC/Barnard 1966 (Paul Yonemura) 6:48

Personnel

Paul Yonemura: drums
Michael Wolff: piano
Gary Brown: bass (1, 2, 4, 8)
Edwin Livingston: bass (3, 5, 6, 7, 9)

Recording

Produced by Paul Yonemura
Executive Producer: Michael Brothers

Tracks 1, 2, 4, 8
Recorded August 14, 2023, 25th Street Recording, Oakland, CA
Engineer: Gabriel Shepard

Tracks 3, 5, 6, 7, 9
Recorded January 9, 2024, Studio J, Studio City, CA
Engineer: Jerry Kalaf

Final Mix and Mastering: Patrick Woodland
Graphic Design: Brian Ho