My intention with this album is to convey the pain, the hurt and heartache that one goes through as a black man or woman living in America today. We are all too familiar with news stories of black individuals that have been verbally, emotionally and physically abused by the police. This physical abuse too often leads to an unwarranted death. The tragedy continues when those who are responsible are left unpunished, leaving families and communities without justice. My hope is that this music reminds us all that black lives really do matter.
Luke Carlos O'Reilly
1. Black Lives Matter 04:06
2. Amerikka 06:24
3. Brotherman (In Blue) 03:55
4. Letter to the Mothers 04:43
5. Good Trouble 04:12
6. Justice Delayed is Justice Denied 02:57
7. Loss of Innocence 04:55
8. Stop n Frisk 05:06
9. Can't Breathe (A Fight Song) 06:51
10. Say Her Name 03:27
11. Justice Delayed is Justice Denied (Interlude) 01:13
12. Runnin 05:29
13. Raise Them Up 03:20
Luke Carlos O'Reilly – Piano/Rhodes/Organ
Nimrod Elab Speaks – Acoustic Bass
Anwar Marshall – Drums
Chris McBride – Alto Saxophone/Tamborine (1,3,5,8,10,12,13)
Caleb Wheeler Curtis – Alto Saxophone (2,6,7,9,11)
Stacy Dillard – Soprano Sax (4)
Lee Hogans – Trumpet/Flugelhorn (1,3,5,8,10,12,13)
Josh Evans – Trumpet (2,6,7,9,11)
Corey Wallace – Trombone (1,5,12,13)
David Gibson – Trombone (6,7,9,11)
Shenel Johns – Lyrics/Vocals (6)
Irv Washington – Additional Keys (6)
Khemist – Lyrics (6)
Orrin Evans – Executive Producer
Katsuhiko Naito – Recording Engineer
Matthew Evans – Production Assistant
