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Winner of the 2009 Monk Institute Competition, Williams cites this as a turning point in his musical odyssey, “My career as a bandleader and composer started from the moment I won,” he says. “I had this opportunity to say something—and an obligation, too.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevered by The Washington Post as “Successfully translating the musical pulse of his era into jazz,” Williams has secured a masterful selection of special guests featured on this project. They include renowned jazz trumpeter \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Scott\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cover of Lianne La Havas’ melancholy “\u003cstrong\u003eLost \u0026amp; Found\u003c\/strong\u003e” that is draped by a string quartet, vibraphonist \u003cstrong\u003eStefon Harris\u003c\/strong\u003e on an original piece titled “\u003cstrong\u003eThe Color of My Dreams\u003c\/strong\u003e,” and emcee\/poet \u003cstrong\u003eW. Ellington Felton\u003c\/strong\u003e who leads the listener through “\u003cstrong\u003eToy Soldiers\u003c\/strong\u003e (reprise).” Williams also reconnects with American soul singer \u003cstrong\u003eGoapele\u003c\/strong\u003e for a second collaboration with the pivotal anthem “\u003cstrong\u003eVoice of Freedom (for Mandela)\u003c\/strong\u003e.” Completing the vision is Williams band, \u003cstrong\u003eSound Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e, comprised of \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Strickland\u003c\/strong\u003e (tenor and soprano saxophone), \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Stevens\u003c\/strong\u003e (guitar), \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Sands\u003c\/strong\u003e (piano and Fender Rhodes), \u003cstrong\u003eMasayuki “Big Yuki” Hirano\u003c\/strong\u003e (synths and Fender Rhodes), \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums) and \u003cstrong\u003eEtienne Charles\u003c\/strong\u003e (percussion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare vinyl edition offers eight pieces from the CD’s repertoire, including a free download of all eleven tracks. 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