New generations of musicians continue to explode existing notions of what jazz is by fearlessly taking the music in new directions. The new collective Fathers consists of four broad-minded artists who have established their presence at the forefront of that movement: producer Kenny Beats, keyboardist Kiefer, bassist CARRTOONS, and drummer Nate Smith. On their eponymous debut album, Fathers, the collective uses jazz as a jumping off point for an 8-track set that seamlessly blends jazz textures, hip-hop beats, and funk grooves into a potent mix.

1. EYE LEVEL
2. PATCHWORK
3. PEARL
4. STUB
5. LEAK
6. TOMORROW, AGAIN
7. FRONT YARD
8. FIGURE 8

Label: Blue Note Records

Catalog: 240791

Genre: Jazz