5th and York’s sophomore album “All In” is the coming of age album for the band. Their first album, “Nascentum” was designed to establish 5th and York’s unique style; however “All In” proliferated that style. This project is aggressive yet polished. “All In” displays the growth of the band both as individual musicians and as a unit. Although Derwin Friday and Gea Mase wrote the majority of the music, the album proudly showcases the dynamic range of Tra Mason’s vocals and writing ability. This album pushes limits and takes significant risks in order to convey the experiences that the band has had since the 2009 release of “Nascentum.” “Maputo,” the first single off the new album, was a bold choice as this song is a popular and almost sacred smooth jazz song performed by David Sanborn and Bob James (written by Marcus Miller) from the 1990 release “Double Vision.” The entire “All In” album represents the maturation of 5th’s unique style and blend of music first introduced in 2009—now with added flair and a little help from a few great friends.
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