Collier, Isaiah
Division 81, 2025, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 31.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 79
O’s Notes: The World Is On Fire is a musical expression of rage reflecting the massive political disarray that riddles our society here and abroad. The music is interlaced with news clips of some of the injustices. We are moving backwards, expanding the hatred, entitlement and bias that stymies progress. The architect is saxophonist Isaiah Collier supported by his band, The Chosen Few that features Julian Davis Reid (p), Jeremiah Hunt (b), and Michael Shekwoaga Ode (d). While this kindles awareness, we are nearing disaster on many fronts under the current national leadership. Listen, and take action to strengthen our nation. Highlights are “We Don’t Even Know Where We Are Headed”, “The Hate You Give Is The Love You Lost”, and the title track. “Amerikkka The Ugly” is just that.
Publicist: D. L. Media