When people think of Chicago' Southside, they typically reference only violence and tragedy, which too often overshadows its beautiful cultural history. This collection of original compositions written during high school reflects my attempt to pay homage to this lively artistic, cultural heritage along with some of Chicago’s best musicians. *All

When people think of Chicago' Southside, they typically reference only violence and tragedy, which too often overshadows its beautiful cultural history. This collection of original compositions written during high school reflects my attempt to pay homage to this lively artistic, cultural heritage along with some of Chicago’s best musicians. *All songs written & arranged by Alexis Lombre but “Caravan” (J. Tizol & D. Ellington)

Personnel: Alexis Lombre – piano Rajiv Halim – tenor saxophone (track 1) Irvin Pierce- tenor saxophone (track 3 & 5) Ernest Melton – tenor saxophone (track 6) Junius Paul- bass (tracks 1-3,5) James Wenzel- bass (track 4) DeAndre Manning- bass (track 6) Greg Artry- drums (tracks 1-3,5) Jeremiah Collier-drums (track 4) Zach Morrow- drums (track 6)