Legendary pianist and composer Alan Pasqua returns with New Hope, a deeply personal and introspective solo piano album available April 11, 2025, via Blue Canoe Records. A Steinway Artist, Grammy nominee, and Professor of Jazz Studies at USC’s Thornton School of Music, Pasqua delivers a masterful collection of original works and timeless standards — all captured in the purity of solo performance.

New Hope is not a grand statement — it’s a personal one. No frills, no flash — just Alan at the keys, in his own creative space. "This is simply the music I wanted to make right now," Pasqua reflects. The result is a strikingly honest album that draws from a lifetime of musical exploration, from jazz and classical to film scoring and pop.

The album features original compositions including the title track “New Hope,” alongside “Contemplation,” “Agrodolce,” and “The Folks.” Pasqua also offers intimate renditions of beloved classics such as “There’s a Small Hotel,” “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” “Lullaby of Birdland,” and “Star Crossed Lovers.”

With a storied career that has taken him from Carnegie Hall with Tony Williams to the recording studios of Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and Elton John — Pasqua’s musical legacy is as deep as it is diverse. He’s composed for major film scores, co-wrote the CBS Evening News theme, and recently contributed original improvisations for Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech.
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New Hope follows a series of critically acclaimed solo and trio recordings, including the Grammy-nominated Standardswith Peter Erskine and Dave Carpenter, and the elegant Twin Bill, Northern Lights, and Day Dream albums. With New Hope, Pasqua returns to the essence of his artistry — one piano, one voice, one moment at a time.

John Daversa releases - "Improvisatory Observatory: Live and Raw at the Baked Potato, Exhibit 2".

Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, and Educator Randy Hoexter releases a dynamic eleven song album titled "Tomorrowsville" Featuring: Mike Stern, Jimmy Haslip, Emrah Kotan, Sam Skelton, John David,  Gordon Vernick, Justin Powell, Eric Alexander, and Roberta Setzu. ​Now available wherever you get your music!

A highly talented composer, guitarist, author and educator specializing in Latin and contemporary jazz, Neff Irizarry follows in the footsteps of Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and Steve Khan. His unique blend of progressive Latin Jazz displays Puerto Rican “Sabor” and a Nordic cool called “Sisu.” 

​Featured in The European Real Book (Sher Music Co., 2007), Neff has joined the ranks of the most esteemed European composers of jazz. And, with his works, Contemporary Latin Jazz Guitar Vol. 1 and Vol. 2: Solos (Sher Music Co., 2021 & 2024), Neff has provided the most comprehensive books on Latin Jazz Guitar ever written. 

His latest release titled, "Cambio (Change)" features Jimmy Haslip, Martin Fabricius, and Ricardo Padilla. 

Critically acclaimed trumpeter, composer, conductor, and arranger John Daversa joins the roster of Blue Canoe Recording Artist's with the release of his newest project titled "Improvisatory Observatory: Live and Raw at the Baked Potato, Exhibit 1" as well as the re-release of 4 other album's:
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* Live At Catalina's Vol. 1
* Live At Catalina's Vol. 2
* The Art of Duo, Vol. 1 (featuring Tal Cohen)
* The Official Bootleg: live at bluewhale

Bassist, Composer, and Producer Joseph Patrick Moore interprets Sting's composition titled, "Captain Bateman's Basement". This cover song features J.P.M. on fretless bass, programming, production, mixing, and mastering. Learn More - Click Here