Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Times 4 - Frame of Mind (2022)

With the release of their fourth album Frame of Mind, San Francisco-based Soul Jazz quartet Times 4 delivers a fresh set of modern grooves and uplifting jazz improvisation. Performing all original songs collectively composed and arranged for the project, Frame of Mind features live in-studio performances full of energy, strong melodies, and powerful solos.

Over 20 years of collaboration and friendship have culminated in Times 4’s unique brand of Soul Jazz. Their joyful musical interplay generates tight, driving grooves, captivating melodies and dynamic improvisations that inspire their audience members, from critical to carefree, to tap their feet and feel dance in their bones.

Featuring Lincoln Adler (saxophones), Greg Sankovich (keyboards), Kevin Lofton (bass), and Maurice Miles (drums), the band’s artful and intense musical conversation is steeped in the history of friendship and common roots. Miles and Lofton have been friends and musical collaborators since high school; likewise, Adler and Sankovich continue a musical dialogue that also dates back to their teen years.
1. Let It Be Known 07:30
2. Zero to 50 06:04
3. Frame of Mind 05:29
4. Slow Burn 06:11
5. FC 04:20
6. The Point 08:06
7. Swell 07:12

Lincoln Adler - saxophone
Greg Sankovich - keyboards
Kevin Lofton - bass
Maurice Miles - drums

Recorded by Jason Hogan
Mixed by Lincoln Adler & Greg Sankovich

Let It Be Known & Frame of Mind Recorded at Fantasy Studios by Jessie Nichols
Mixed by Jessie Nichols

Mastered by Piper Payne

Composed and Arranged by Lincoln Adler, Greg Sankovich, Kevin Lofton, Maurice Miles