Susanne Alt - Dark Horse (180g vinyl LP)

Dark Horse came to life when Alt arrived in New York with more material than anticipated. While Royalty For Real marked a return to acoustic jazz and paid tribute to trumpet icon Roy Hargrove, this new album pivots toward discovery, capturing the music that surfaced organically as soon as the tapes began rolling.

Album highlights include the funk-tinged opener Jazz Biotic, the fusion-leaning Altitudes of Freedom, and the raw, driving title track Dark Horse. Au Privave by Charlie Parker was captured spontaneously when the pianist arrived late, while Maple Jam nods to pianist Larry Willis. Cannonballin’ and Jonesin’ honor bassist Gerald Cannon and drummer Willie Jones III, respectively, and tracks like Kalunga Dance reflect the studio’s vibrant energy.

Susanne Alt: alto sax, James Hurt: keys, Gerald Cannon: bass. Willie Jones III: drums

Release 30-01-2026