Sanchez's experience composing the Birdman score was heavily influential on the cinematic scope of The Meridian Suite, his fifth album as leader on Italian label CAM JAZZ. The acoustic and electric textures supplied by pianist John Escreet, bassist Matt Brewer (who also takes part in Three Time Three) and special guest guitarist Adam Rogers expand the structure of the five-part composition, while the warmth in the voice of Thana Alexa, who also contributed to Sanchez' New Life (CAM Jazz, 2013), humanizes a crystal clear sound. And, not coincidentally, her appearances trigger the major shifts in the piece, particularly on "Imaginary Lines" for which she wrote the lyrics. 

"The Meridian Suite features Sanchez’s innovative new group, Migration, featuring the talented tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake..."
The Observer