Joshua Banks - Para Sayo (2025) [Official Digital Download]

With his first recording project, Para Sayo, Edmonton pianist Joshua Banks has proven himself to be a thrilling new compositional force in contemporary jazz. After studying the sounds of illustrious Asian pianists Hiromi Uehara, Kie Katagi, and Nahre Sol, Banks called upon his formidable technical facility developed through years of classical study to craft an album featuring a distinctive fusion of styles that strives to expand the presence of Asian-inspired jazz in North America. Banks refined the music of Para Sayo over the course of two years. After affirming his personal sound, he connected with his good friend, lyricist Hazel Cavida. “I approached Hazel about collaborating on a lyric in both English and Tagalog. As someone who often feels disconnected from my heritage, I leaned on her a lot to flesh out the album’s themes, titles, and stories.

TRACKLIST

1. Joshua Banks - From My Shores to Yours
2. Joshua Banks - Go Fish
3. Joshua Banks - Opo
4. Joshua Banks - Indemok I Talaw (Interlude)
5. Joshua Banks - Agila
6. Joshua Banks - Nature Boy
7. Joshua Banks - Burning Bridges
8. Joshua Banks - A Day in the Life (Prelude)
9. Joshua Banks - Outspoken



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