Over the course of a career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. Garrett has always brought a vigorous yet melodic, and truly distinctive, alto saxophone sound to each of his musical collaborations.

Garrett’s latest album, Pushing The World Away was Grammy nominated for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, and captures the artist at the peak of his creative abilities, both as a saxophonist and as a composer who is committed to clearing the path so that he can delve deeply into his indelible art.

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