PATRICK CORNELIUS
Genres: Post Bop, Hard Bop • United States

After a decade in New York City, the San Antonio native a current resident of Astoria, Queens has amassed an impressive body of work as a leader, beginning with 2006’s Lucid Dream and continuing with 2010’s Fierce and 2011’s acclaimed Maybe Steps, which All About Jazz hailed for its intricate use of straightforward melodies, evocative themes, and gripping contributions from his band mates. All About Jazz writer Dan Bilawsky said about Maybe Steps: “It continues to reveal more treasures and pleasures with repeated listening,” while Britt Robison of eMusic wrote: “Cornelius manages to operate in the modern mainstream while avoiding cliché, honing a subtle but distinctive style with his frequently restrained, artfully unpredictable phrasing on alto sax.” With the recent release of 2013’s Infinite Blue, his most accomplished work to date, Cornelius shows growth and maturation as both player and composer. “I guess I’m considering myself more and more a composer, read more...