Out July 22, 2025 | Contemporary Jazz, Hard Bop, World Influences
Award-winning Canadian jazz trumpeter and composer Mike Field returns with Nashland, a vibrant and story-rich album set for digital release on July 22, 2025. Known for his energetic sound, cinematic flair, and globetrotting inspirations, Field delivers a bold new statement in modern jazz with this, his fifth full-length release.
Nashland is a focused, seven-track project built entirely around Field’s core quintet—no studio tricks, no overdubs, just the raw, in-the-moment synergy of a band deeply in tune with one another. The result is an album that captures the electricity of their live performances while transporting listeners across continents and cultures.
Each composition on Nashland is a self-contained narrative, pulled from Field’s travels and personal experiences around the world. His storytelling approach merges hard bop intensity, world rhythms, and melodic finesse, creating a journey that is as emotive as it is sonically adventurous.
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"Mud Dance" grooves with gritty charm, inspired by a misadventure in rural Hungary.
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"Pepino and the Engineer" and "Dark Age Detour" take listeners on a trip through Italy, mixing nostalgia with cinematic twists.
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"Traffic Police" channels the chaos and thrill of Dominican Republic roads with humor and verve.
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"Chicken, Cigars and Leche" is pure rhythmic sunshine, echoing the pulse of Little Havana in Miami.
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"Ballad of Chet Baker" pays haunting tribute to the jazz icon, reflecting Field’s lyrical sensitivity.
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"Bad Lessons", previously released as a 2024 single, dives into the complexity of mentorship with a tale of a challenging trumpet lesson from a famed, if difficult, teacher.
Fans of Chet Baker, Dave Douglas, Wynton Marsalis, and Avishai Cohen will find plenty to love in Nashland's blend of technical prowess, emotional range, and cross-cultural flavor. It’s an album that appeals to listeners who value both the tradition and the evolution of jazz.
Whether performing across North America, Europe, or Latin America, Mike Field has consistently brought his unique perspective to jazz, combining travel, storytelling, and high-octane musicality. Nashland is the next chapter in that creative journey—worldly, fresh, and unapologetically bold.
Release Date: July 22, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Contemporary Jazz / Hard Bop / World Jazz
Label: Independent
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