Live Studio Performance: "That Thing" - Nick Finzer Quartet

This is a live, in-studio performance of "That Thing," from Nick Finzer's 2024 album Legacy: A Centennial Celebration of J.J. Johnson. Based on J.J. Johnson's classic arrangement of Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love?", this performance captures the energy and craftsmanship that defined one of jazz's most iconic trombonists. Recorded in an intimate studio setting, this performance highlights the conversational interplay and dynamic range of a modern jazz quartet. The tune balances reverence for the Johnson legacy with the spontaneity and forward motion of live performance, allowing each musician to shape the narrative in real time while supporting the collective sound.

Personnel

Trombone: Nick Finzer

Piano: Liya Grigoryan

Bass: Guillermo Lopez

Drums: Jerome Gillespie Jr.

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