"Alive with Ghosts Today" is an atmospheric CD release by saxophonist and composer Chris Potter, presented by the renowned jazz label EDITION. The album title suggests a music experience that connects the immediacy of the present with echoes of the past - "ghosts" in sound, memory and tradition - and it fits perfectly with Potter's reputation for combining modern jazz language with deep lyricism and harmonic sophistication. Listeners can expect organically developed improvisations, intense interplay within the ensemble and a sound world that moves between introspective ballads, rhythmically charged pieces and harmonically rich, expansive journeys.
Chris Potter is considered one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. Over the past decades he has worked with major figures of contemporary jazz and has released numerous internationally acclaimed albums as a bandleader. His playing is marked by a huge sound, technical mastery and a rare ability to tell stories through improvisation. Whether on tenor, soprano or other reed instruments, Potter combines intellectual depth with emotional directness, which has made him a reference point for many younger musicians and a regular highlight at festivals and on the club scene.
EDITION (Edition Records) has established itself in recent years as one of the most respected independent labels in contemporary jazz and improvised music. The company is known for its carefully curated catalogue, high production standards and close, artist-centred collaboration. Releases on EDITION often stand for modern, stylistically open jazz that values both compositional clarity and improvisational freedom. With "Alive with Ghosts Today", the label once again underlines its commitment to presenting distinctive voices in today's jazz landscape and offering them an audiophile, thoughtfully designed framework.