"Perfectly reflective, beautifully raw, undeniably elegant. - Robb Donker Curtius
The drop dead gorgeous sax-ual melancholia of "Powder" by multi-instrumentalist / producer / baritone saxophonist Nathanial Young, lulls you into a deep emotional state of memories, ones that might be filled with longing, ruminations on what could have been or pools of existential dread to swim in. The title track of a 9 jazz ballads album via Arden Records lead by Young as part of a quartet rounded out by Corey Gordon on drums, guitarist Roger Hallaway and Jesse Katz on bass. Recorded in Young's home studio, the sense here is lovingly stripped back, a sonic haunt in some non-descript bar where all the true jazz aficionados are privy to. I am loving the sense of ambiance, the weeping guitar chords, sweetly tumbling bass notes and the shuffling nuanced drum massages as an embracing framework for Young's mournful baritone sax.
Perfectly reflective, beautifully raw, undeniably elegant.
LINER NOTES (excerpted / bracketed):
[Nathanial Young is a multi-instrumentalist and producer that has mastered the flute, guitar, and saxophone. After studying in Los Angeles, California since childhood and graduating from the Colburn Jazz Conservatory, Young went on to study at The New School for Jazz in Manhattan, New York. In recent years, he began creating unique content that showcased his signature saxophone sound paired with his POV style content – which caught the Internet by storm and has built a cult following across social platforms like TikTok and Instagram (1 Million+ Followers Across Platforms) & prestigious press outlets like GQ. Now, Young is beginning to release his own original compositions as recently as 2024 and will be embarking on tours and live performances in Africa and across the United States with his quartet in interesting liminal live locations in 2026.]
[Young began creating POV style content showcasing his signature saxophone sound and throws pop-up shows throughout Los Angeles, which has been featured in GQ and amassed a cult following of 1M+ followers across TikTok and Instagram. He was recently recognized and reposted by SZA, and gained attention from the likes of Joe Jonas, Ed Sheeran, Benny Blanco, Diplo, James Blake, and more. 'Powder' is Nathanial Young's first quartet jazz release showcasing his talents on Baritone Saxophone.]
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Nathanial Young is a multi-instrumentalist and producer that has mastered the flute, guitar, and saxophone. After studying in Los Angeles, California since childhood and graduating from the Colburn Jazz Conservatory, Young went on to study at The New School for Jazz in Manhattan, New York. In recent years, he began creating unique content that showcased his signature saxophone sound paired with his POV style content – which caught the Internet by storm and has built a cult following across social platforms like TikTok and Instagram (1 Million+ Followers Across Platforms) & prestigious press outlets like GQ. Now, Young is beginning to release his own original compositions as recently as 2024 and will be embarking on tours and live performances in Africa and across the United States with his quartet in interesting liminal live locations in 2026.
Nathanial Young, baritone sax, multi-instrumentalist, producer, Colburn Jazz Conservatory, New School for Jazz Manhattan, new album "Powder", jazz quartet, upcoming tours, Africa, United States, dreamy, raw, reflective,
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