With over 30 leader/co-leader albums on SteepleChase, Andy LaVerne stands as one of jazz’s most quietly fearless innovators. His new project, Crystal Night, expands the dynamic chemistry of his acclaimed trio - bassist Mike Richmond and drummer Jason Tiemann - by adding vibraphone’s rising star Sasha Berliner, whose artistry evokes the spirit of Bobby Hutcherson and Gary Burton while charting her own path.

This quartet offering features ten newly written LaVerne compositions, each meticulously designed to explore subtle harmonic colours, metric shifts, and emotional depth. From the title track’s crystalline lyricism to the explosive energy of “Power Play” and the gently introspective “Second Thoughts, ” Crystal Night is a study in texture, trust, and ensemble clarity. “If you haven’t known Andy LaVerne ever. This one is a perfect introduction. It’s lyrical, musically intensive and most eloquent. ” (Ole Mathiesen – Jazz Specia