11th March 2022: Release Day – ‘In Common III’ by Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens is out now, plus link to exclusive free livestream

In Common III by Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens is out now and available to buy or stream on all platforms.

In Common III also features Kris Davis on piano, Dave Holland on bass and Terri Lyne Carrington on drums.

The album is the third iteration of the successful In Common formula – inventive ‘one-page songs’ written with specific musicians in mind. Tracks from the album are currently featured on the State of Jazz and All New Jazz Spotify playlists as well as Apple Music’s Jazz Currents and Amazon’s Fresh Jazz.

It’s become a treat to discover what new three-piece rhythm section guitarist Matt Stevens and saxophonist Walter Smith III have assembled for their latest quintet recording under the In Common moniker. The co-leaders possess the taste, credibility, and connections to choose delectable cohorts each time out. With Dave Holland on bass, Terri Lyne Carrington on drums, and Kris Davis on piano, the lineup for In Common III doesn’t disappoint.

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Walter Smith III and Matthew Stevens will be embarking on their first European tour later this month to support the release of the album, joined by Jonathan Barber and Harish Raghavan (check out the full tour dates here). There will be a free live stream – in association with Bandcamp – of their gig in Poole on March 29. Be sure to take advantage of this free online show exclusively on our Bandcamp page and support the band by picking up some limited edition merchandise that will be available on the night. More details and RSVP here.

In Common III is out now and comes in CD, DL and a special limited edition, colored LP (2 x 180g, Gold with Black Marble vinyl in Gatefold Artwork. Three sides of music with Etched WWR Logo on Side D. Comes with download code for the digital album).

Check it out on our e-store here.


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