Renowned Canadian jazz trombonist, composer, and producer William Carn returns with The Unburdening, the powerful second installment of his innovative CHOICES project. Set for release on Friday, July 18, 2025, the album continues Carn’s bold exploration of jazz’s evolving boundaries, blending digital soundscapes with acoustic instrumentation to stunning emotional effect.
Through The Unburdening, Carn delves into the depths of the human experience, drawing out themes of loneliness, anxiety, inner turmoil, and emotional rebirth. The result is a sonically rich, highly introspective record that captures the universal pursuit of peace and happiness. His skillful integration of keyboards, trombone, and vocals weaves a narrative that’s both deeply personal and broadly resonant.
Carn enlists some of Canada’s finest musical talents to bring this album to life. Collaborators include HiFiLo (Todd Pentney) on keyboards, Brad Turner and Lina Allemano on trumpet, Luis Deniz and Tara Davidson on alto saxophone, Selena Evangeline on vocals, and world-class drummers Larnell Lewis, Davide Direnzo, and Colin Kingsmore. Each artist contributes remotely, highlighting the album’s national scope and collaborative spirit.
As jazz broadcaster Heather Bambrick of JazzFM91 aptly notes:
“With this new solo recording, Carn showcases a diversity of approach and modernity of tone that doesn’t eschew his incredibly strong traditional roots.”
With The Unburdening, William Carn doesn’t just release an album—he offers listeners a transformative experience that mirrors our own journeys through emotional hardship and healing.
For more information, visit williamcarn.com.
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