Mack Avenue Records is proud to present the scintillating debut release by the Mack Avenue SuperBand, an all star ensemble comprising many of the label s most acclaimed artists. The Mack Avenue SuperBand is a fiery, celebratory conglomeration, the sort of chemistry experiment whose success is predicated on its combustibility. The group brings together legends and label mainstays including vibraphonist Gary Burton, guitarist Kevin Eubanks, alto saxophonist Tia Fuller, trumpeter Sean Jones and guitarist Evan Perri; along with rising stars like pianist Alfredo Rodríguez and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant. The band is anchored by the house rhythm section of pianist Aaron Diehl, drummer Carl Allen and bassist Rodney Whitaker (who also serves as musical director). The diversity of the material reflects the equally wide-ranging Mack Avenue roster, but this cohesive and captivating live recording is representative of the label’s ambitions, the vitality of its artists and the electricity of one September evening in Detroit.

"This collection of songs from last year’s Detroit Jazz Festival is a pretty good advertisement for throwing caution to the wind and heading out there."
Jazz Weekly