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Light Blue by Ben Ferrell

From the album

Album Title: Sextet
Label: Adhyâropa Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 00:51:10

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About the Album

In short order Ben Ferrell has established himself as a leading light of the next generation of young New York jazz artists. Since graduating from Old Dominion University and the Tribeca Jazz Institute, Ferrell has developed an instantly identifiable playing and composition style forged from his unique interests, experience, and perspective. Having studied or performed with jazz luminaries such as Pasquale Grasso, Kenny Washington, Cecil McBee, John Toomey, Grant Stewart, and Bruce Harris, Ferrell strives to honor the traditions of jazz while bringing a modern energy to his compositions and feel. Drawing from influences across the jazz spectrum and beyond, Ferrell's new album Sextet announces the arrival of a major new talent.

'Light Blue,' the 4th track on Sextet, is an exquisite take on the Monk classic, featuring Atley King on vibraphone, Rintaro Mikami on drums, Nick Rousseau on electric guitar, Reginald Chapman on bass trombone, and Will Evans on trumpet.

Tracks

Tholus; Caladan; Picky Bits; Light Blue; Song For Stilgar; Dragon Roost Island; Never Forget; And So We've Come Thus Far; Song For Stilgar (Alternate Take)

Date featured

July 18, 2026

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