{"product_id":"chris-byars-the-dark-forest","title":"Chris Byars- The Dark Forest (CD)-BoldPlay","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaxophonist-composer Chris Byars, praised as a modern master of ensemble writing and conceptual storytelling, delivers new album The Dark Forest his fifteenth release on SteepleChase and perhaps his most introspective to date. Byars' signature Original Jazz Sextet achieves remarkable harmonic and emotional depth through intricate voicings and counterpoint. \r\nCritics have celebrated Byars as a visionary of new bop vocabulary. His previous albums like Boptics and Rhythm and Blues of the 20s drew accolades for their smart, infectious writing and engaging solo showcases. \r\n\"... he knows his musicians so well, Byars is masterful in his writing, blending the reeds and trombone in intricate ensembles while letting the soloists all shine throughout.\" (Ken Dryden - New York City Jazz Record on SCCD 31929)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e UPC \u0026gt; 716043198726 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Format \u0026gt; New CD \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Label \u0026gt; Steeplechase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Release Date \u0026gt; Release Date: 10.10.25 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59764167016773,"sku":"716043198726.0","price":22.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/5267\/6677\/files\/4446503-3422655.jpg?v=1792060921","url":"https:\/\/jg1gp0-u4.myshopify.com\/products\/chris-byars-the-dark-forest","provider":"BoldPlay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}