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Dave Hill's New World is an engaging mix of contemporary jazz, funk fusion and smooth jazz. The follow up to his debut Two Seasons finds him in good company as Russell Ferrante and Jimmy Haslip of the world famous 'Yellowjackets' and Will Kennedy (Yellowjackets alumni ) join him as guest artists. This release brings Daves' blues based jazz influenced guitar playing into focus against the backdrop of his beautiful and highly listenable compositions. While Russ Ferrante's instantly recognizable piano/electric piano style warms up his tracks, Haslip and Kennedy drive the rhythm section while pushing Dave's guitar to new levels of soulful expression. Dave's talented band is also featured on this album with notable performances by saxophonist Andy Suzuki and Michael Bluestein on keyboards. There is not a throw away tune on this album (co-produced by Jimmy Haslip) and you will enjoy it more with each listen.