Alto saxophonist Patrick Cornelius is an exciting and dynamic voice on the New York jazz scene. 'Fierce', features a bumper crop of exciting young talents: Johnathan Blake (drums), Michael Janisch (bass), Nick Vayenas (trombone), and Mark Small (tenor saxophone).

'Fierce features' nine memorably inventive original compositions for this "Chordless Jazz Ensemble," showcasing his talents as "a composer of dusky elegance"

It's a wild romp through imaginative musical playgrounds, featuring dynamic interplay, blistering grooves, and virtuosic intensity. "I wanted to create an album that reflects the giddy unbridled joy that I feel whenever I play jazz," Cornelius explains.

Personnel: Patrick Cornelius (alto saxophone), Michael Janisch (double bass), Johnathan Blake (drums), Nick Vayenas (valve trombone - 4, 6, 9), Mark Small (tenor Saxophone - 5)