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layered arrangements with stark lyrical themes of depression

Cécile McLorin Salvant

outright screaming

frozen world

and Tony Williams on drums

Flutes & Strings LP (Outside in Music) vintage books layered arrangements with stark lyricalFlutes & Strings (2025) is a luminous and introspective album blending jazz sensibilities with lush string arrangements. Conceived as a long awaited vision, the project sees Waldenbest known for his work with the Brian Blade Fellowshipleading a chamber like ensemble anchored by strings. Featuring Yoo Jin Park (violin concertmaster), Conway Kuo (violin), Entela Barci (viola), Sarah Kwon (cello), and Wan Hao Xu (bass), the music beautifully intertwines