22nd June 2020: Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio out now – early press reaction from Stereogum, Denver Post, WGBO, Jazziz, Midwest Record & more + featured on Spotify, Tidal and New York Times playlists

Saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa recently released Hero Trio on Whirlwind Recordings, an album that pays tribute to his greatest influences with an album of interpretations, enlisting the talents of long-time associates François Moutin on bass and Rudy Royston on drums.

Hero Trio is out now on 12″ LP (Red with Black Splattered Vinyl) 180g Limited Edition / CD / DL: here

Rudresh’s album has garnered international attention, as well as being featured on a number of the world’s top jazz playlists – Spotify‘s State of Jazz, Tidal‘s Contemporary Jazz and New York Times‘ The Playlist.

Below are a selection of recent press highlights for his release.

“There’s always a strong, emotional core to his [Mahanthappa’s] work, and this disc in particular feels like a passion project.”
Stereogum (full feature)

“Mahanthappa’s sound on alto is as expressive as ever, and it’s easy to hear the joy these three find in such disparate sources… An early contender for Album of the Year.”
Denver Post

‘Truly some of the most original jazz out there at the moment.”
Jazziz

“One of the few artists that keeps an allegiance to the jazz tradition while also stretching into 21st Century territory.”
Jazz Weekly

“Not wasting a progressive note if he doesn’t have to, he finds a way to mix June Carter, Ira Gershwin and Charlie Parker together seamlessly.”
Midwest Record

“The fierce saxophonist fascinates with his improvisatory jags, rapid cascading runs, and edgy pressure cooker sound.”
Modern Drummer

“Many delightful surprises and audacious musicianship.”
Something Else

“A loving and often hard-driving tribute to his musical inspirations… Mahanthappa dances, dips, dives, roars, and purrs through a program that differs from anything he’s done before.”
Step Tempest

“Mahanthappa has deep history with both Royston and Moutin, and on the album he often urges them out on the ledge. The intensity of their cohesion shines…”
WGBO