Water & Earth

From his first professional gig with the Mingus band through his 10 CDs as a leader, Pelt has maintained remarkable forward momentum. His bands have been lauded for their intense interplay which calls to mind Wayne Shorter and Tony Williams. It is the spirit 1969-70 Miles Davis that is conjured with this, Jeremy's 2013 ensemble recording. Using some electronics - including Rhodes, Prophet and trumpet effects - the band defies categorization and, in Jeremy's words, "isn't about a change in direction as much as it's about strengthening my commitment to my art at present."