Trumpeter Quinn Walker explodes onto the scene with his debut album, The Trail, on PJCE records. Backed by two different bands of equally ambitious Pacific Northwest up-and-comers, Walker announces himself as a talent to watch. The all-original set bristles with youthful energy and a confident compositional voice. Walker cites the past decade of dedicated study as the foundation for this release, and it shows in the album’s sophistication and instrumental prowess.
In Walker’s words:
The Trail is a documentation of my musical journey so far. It represents eight years of searching for where creative, improvisational music is moving towards, and finding where my compositional voice fits. Inspired by the lineage of jazz greats and the modern era fusion of hip hop, Latin music, sample based music and avant garde with improvised music; the album displays my affinity for the wide variety of styles I love and how my composition reflects that.
Performance Details:
July 12th, Sets at 6 PM and 8:15 PM with individual ticket purchase
The 1905
The Trail is a strong debut that marks the arrival of a significant new voice in contemporary jazz.
Walker’s confidence and ambition are infectious, and his bands provides the perfect foils for his
creativity. This is a record that announces not just a talented young musician, but bands to be
reckoned with. With its infectious energy and impressive musicianship, The Trail is a must-listen
for fans of forward-thinking jazz and a promising sign of things to come from Walker and his
compatriots on the Portland scene.
Eugene Personnel (tracks 1, 5, and 7)
Quinn Walker – Trumpet
Will Glausi – Alto Saxophone
Henry Coba – Trombone
Robert Lasilla – Bass
Nik Barber – Drums
Portland Personnel (tracks 2,3,4 and 6)
Quinn Walker – Trumpet
Adriana Wagner – Trombone
Robin Fey- Guitar
Xylyn Hathaway – Bass
David Hagen – Drums
All compositions/arrangements by Quinn Walker, except “Little Melonae” by Jackie McLean
Recorded by Quinn Walker, Paris Butler
Mixed by Gus Berry
Recorded at University of Oregon, Blue Butler Studios
Recording date(s): August 1, 2022 (Eugene, University of Oregon)
October 29, 2023 (Portland, Blue Butler Studios)
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves
Executive Producer: Ryan Meagher
Photos by Sam Austin
Art by Tiny Little Hammers
