The Trouble With Dogma

Blue Canoe Records proudly presents The Trouble With Dogma, the highly anticipated sophomore release from multi-instrumentalist and composer Neal Bowen. Officially dropping July 11th, 2025, the album is a dynamic journey through instrumental jazz and progressive rock, showcasing Bowen’s visionary approach to genre-blending and sonic storytelling.

Following the success of his debut, Neal Bowen returns with a bold, exploratory statement that expands his musical palette. On The Trouble With Dogma, Bowen commands bass, keys, guitar, and oversees the mixing and mastering process, underlining his deep creative control and artistic range. The project also features a powerful lineup of collaborators:

• Jason Cooper (drums, co-producer)
• Patrick Register (flute)
• Tom Clary (trumpet)
• Jim Spake (saxophone)
• Andrew Cook (trombone)

From complex rhythmic interplay to lush harmonic layers, The Trouble With Dogma challenges convention while remaining accessible and emotionally resonant. It’s a vivid instrumental experience that invites listeners to explore themes of structure, belief, and liberation — all without a single lyric.

Released via Blue Canoe Records, the album continues the label’s mission to spotlight original, forward-thinking artists in the world of jazz, fusion, and beyond.
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The Trouble With Dogma will be available on all major streaming platforms on July 11th, 2025.