Updated: Oct 24
Cold Plunge Records releases “The Sleeper” on October 30, 2026, bringing together acclaimed trombonist and bandleader Michael Dease, composer Gregg Hill, and an outstanding ensemble of jazz artists. Featuring legendary trumpeter Dr. Eddie Henderson and acclaimed clarinetist Virginia MacDonald, the album presents ten Hill compositions interpreted through ten arrangements by leading jazz arrangers.
Recorded May 18–19, 2025, at Troubadour Recording Studio in Lansing, Michigan, the session showcases the depth and versatility of Hill’s writing, from the cinematic textures of “La Canción” to the Latin-inflected energy of “Go Figure!” and the playful closing statement, “Jack the Shaker.”
Dease’s powerful trombone and baritone saxophone work anchors a richly colored ensemble featuring celebrated soloists and an exceptional rhythm section. With its dynamic interplay, distinctive arrangements, and spirited improvisation, The Sleeper is a compelling celebration of contemporary big band jazz and creative collaboration.
Album details, personnel, and complete track listing appear below.
The Sleeper — 4:40 (Arr. Jason Hainsworth)
Aftershock — 7:47 (Arr. Bill Cunliffe Jr.)
La Canción — 7:30 (Arr. Altin Sencalar)
Betty’s Tune — 6:06 (Arr. David Gibson)
Mr. Pea Is Welcomed To The Pod — 11:48 (Arr. Matt White)
Go Figure! — 7:36 (Arr. Gina Benalcazar-Lopez)
Common Ground — 5:35 (Arr. Jordyn Davis)
Quietude — 5:49 (Arr. Helen Sung)
Sloe Gin Fizz — 5:41 (Arr. Ben Markley)
Jack The Shaker — 7:27 (Arr. Michael Phillip Mossman)
Total playing time: 70:19
[PERSONEL]
SAXOPHONE SECTION
Sharel Cassity: Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute (Solos on 3,4)
Rudresh Mahanthappa: Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet (Solos on 5,6)
Jason Hainsworth: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet (Solos on 8,9)
Kirk MacDonald: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet (Solo on 3)
Clark Gibson: Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet
TROMBONE SECTION
Michael Dease: Trombone, Baritone Saxophone (Solos on 5,9,10)
Aidan Clark: Trombone
Nanami Haruta: Trombone
Ken Thompkins: Trombone
Pablo Muller Santiago: Bass Trombone
Wycliffe Gordon: Trombone (Solo on 9)
TRUMPET SECTION
Nathanel Williford: Trumpet (Solo on 6)
Reene McGee: Trumpet
Matt White: Trumpet
David Sneider: Trumpet (Solos on 1,8)
RHYTHM SECTION AND SPECIAL GUESTS
Virginia MacDonald: Clarinet
(Solos on 2,7,10)
Dr. Eddie Henderson: Trumpet
(Solos on 2,6,7,10)
Miki Hayama: Piano
Langston Kitchen: Bass
Dr. Colleen Clark: Drums (Solo on 4)
Randy Napoleon: Guitar (Solos on 1,10)
Gwen Dease: Percussion
Kevin Jones: Percussion
Jalen Baker: Vibraphone (Solo on1,6)
Tommy Noble: Flute & Clarinet
Zach Sommerfeld: Guitar (Solo on 4)
Rodney Whitaker: Bass (Solo on 2)
Jack Covert: (featured on 10)
Ben Covert: (featured on 10)
Lois Mummaw: (featured on 10)
Gregg Hill: Composer (featured on 10)
Released October 30, 2026, on Cold Plunge Records.
Updated: Sep 22
Live at JazzAscona: The Music of Gregg Hill
Cold Plunge Records announces the September 25, 2026 release of Adonis Rose Live at JazzAscona: The Music of Gregg Hill, a new live recording documenting an extraordinary New Orleans ensemble performing at the 42nd edition of JazzAscona in Ascona, Switzerland, in July 2025.
Led by drummer Adonis Rose, the ensemble features Phillip Manuel, Rex Gregory, Ashlin Parker, Miles Berry, Seth Finch, and Max Moran. The six-track program includes four Gregg Hill compositions, while Phillip Manuel contributes vocals and lyrics.
Track Listing
First Impulse — Gregg Hill — 8:12
Tone Colors — Gregg Hill — 9:04
Bop Be — Keith Jarrett — 6:43
Cat’s Cradle — Gregg Hill — 8:52
Melissa’s Tune — Gregg Hill — 6:37
Lush Life — Billy Strayhorn — 8:15
Produced by Adonis Rose and Gregg Hill, the album celebrates creative partnership, authentic live performance, and the continuing cultural exchange between New Orleans and international audiences.
Release date: September 25th, 2026
The Newest Release from Techonocats is Here!
Chris Glassman and the dynamic core TECHNOCAT musicians, guitarist Nathan Borton, and bassist Javier Enrique are joined by master musicians Walter Blanding, Skylar Tang, Bryn Roberts, and Keith Hall to give a fresh and engaging sound to this new album.
As each player contributes to the group’s evolving sound, creating a musical environment where written material can develop through interaction, while maintaining a clear sense of structure and purpose that brings excitement and pleasure to the ears of the listener.
Personnel:
Chris Glassman - Bass Trombone
Walter Blanding - Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Skylar Tang - Trumpet
Nathan Borton - Guitar
Bryn Roberts - Piano
Javier Enrique - Bass
Keith Hall - Drums
Compositions: Gregg Hill
Arrangements: Chris Glassman, Nathan Borton, Javier Enrique & Micheal Reed
Produced by: Gregg Hill & Chris Glassman
Recorder & Mixed by: Eric Sills
Mastered by: Eric Sills
Recorded at: Stone Soup Recording Studios, Maumee, Ohio
Recording Date: August 15, 2025
Tracklist:
Normality — 5:12 Arr. by Chris Glassman | Featuring WalterBlanding
Traffic Jam — 4:37 Arr. by Nathan Borton
Not Van Morrison — 5:09 Arr. by Javier Enrique
Horse Feathers — 4:24 Arr. by Chris Glassman
Dancing Light — 6:08 Arr. by Javier Enrique
Technocats — 5:43 Arr. by Chris Glassman
The Race is On — 4:23 Arr. by Chris Glassman and JavierEnrique
Passionata — 5:56 Arr. by Nathan Borton
Nostalgia — 6:34 Arr. by Michael Reed
Double Play (Bonus Track) — 4:07 Arr. by Chris Glassman
Release date: August 28, 2026
