New Album From Peter Bernstein Convenes a Remarkable All-Star Quartet 

Better Angels, out September 27, Features Pianist Brad Mehldau, Bassist Vicente Archer, and Legendary Drummer Al Foster.

Audio Interview Below

Peter Bernstein’s mastery is reflected in the staggering roster of giants with whom he has performed, from legends like Sonny Rollins, Lou Donaldson, Jim Hall, David “Fathead” Newman, and Dr. Lonnie Smith, to peers including Christian McBride, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton and Diana Krall.

So when Bernstein decides to convene an all-star quartet, he has an unparalleled list of names to call on. Not that the esteem in which his collaborators are held is ever the driving motive in Bernstein’s mind – as always, the understated guitarist is simply driven to make the best music possible. He’s done exactly that on his brilliant new album Better Angels, which brings together the extraordinary multi-generational quartet of Bernstein, pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Vicente Archer, and legendary drummer Al Foster.

Though recording together for the first time, the connections between the band members run deep, resulting in striking interplay that can’t help but thrive on the chemistry generated by the various connections, combined with the high-wire energy derived from delving into the unknown. Due out September 27, 2024, on Smoke Sessions Records, Better Angels features striking and incisive musicianship on both thoughtfully selected standards and bold original compositions.

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