(Liquid Harmony Music)

Invisible Cities the debut release from guitarist Mitch Haupers is an outstanding effort. Produced by Jimmy Haslip, the recording is a collection of works that blend the jazz and chamber music genres into a beautiful listening experience. Hauper wrote all of the compositions, which have a very contemplative and often balladic feel. Hauper’s outstanding writing and playing is augmented by the talents of a fantastic quartet of musicians, including Bob Mintzer on saxophones, Alan Pasqua on piano, Darek Oles on bass and Peter Erskine on drums. The result is as excellent as you would expect with this lineup and definitely a noteworthy presentation for Hauper.