On Pushing the World Away, Garrett delivers a collection of originals and standards that showcase his signature blend of post-bop lyricism and R&B-infused grooves. The album features a dynamic range of tempos and moods, highlighting Garrett's masterful saxophone work.
- Pushing the World Away was recorded in 2012 and 2013 at Kaleidoscope Sound in New York City, with Rudy Van Gelder serving as the engineer.
- The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart in 2013.
- The track "Pushing the World Away" features guest vocals from the veteran singer-songwriter Patti Austin.
Kenny Garrett is a Grammy-winning alto saxophonist from Brooklyn, New York, best known for his work in post-bop jazz and his virtuosic improvisational style. He rose to international prominence in the early 1990s as a key member of Miles Davis's final touring band.
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