“Hours Fly, Flowers Die' marks baritone saxophonist Jimmy Farace’s debut as a leader. Inspired by Henry Van Dyke’s poem "For Katrina’s Sundial," the album explores themes of nostalgia and the passage of time. Featuring GRAMMY-winning bassist Clark Sommers, Dana Hall, Kenny Reichert, Julius Tucker, the KAIA String Quartet, and producer Greg Ward, the album showcases Farace’s original modern jazz compositions and arrangements.
released April 11, 2025
Jimmy Farace - baritone saxophone, compositions, arrangements
Kenny Reichert - guitar
Julius Tucker - piano
Clark Sommers - bass
Dana Hall - drums
The KAIA String Quartet:
Victoria Moreira - violin
Naomi Culp - violin
Susan Bengtson Price - viola
Hope Shepherd Decelle - cello
Greg Ward - producer
Greg Norman - recording engineer
Chris Allen - mixing and mastering engineer
Faith Decker - photography
Jamie Breiwick - graphic design
Mike Allemana - liner notes
“Hours Fly, Flowers Die' marks baritone saxophonist Jimmy Farace’s debut as a leader. Inspired by Henry Van Dyke’s poem "For Katrina’s Sundial," the album explores themes of nostalgia and the passage of time. Featuring GRAMMY-winning bassist Clark Sommers, Dana Hall, Kenny Reichert, Julius Tucker, the KAIA String Quartet, and producer Greg Ward, the album showcases Farace’s original modern jazz compositions and arrangements.
released April 11, 2025
Jimmy Farace - baritone saxophone, compositions, arrangements
Kenny Reichert - guitar
Julius Tucker - piano
Clark Sommers - bass
Dana Hall - drums
The KAIA String Quartet:
Victoria Moreira - violin
Naomi Culp - violin
Susan Bengtson Price - viola
Hope Shepherd Decelle - cello
Greg Ward - producer
Greg Norman - recording engineer
Chris Allen - mixing and mastering engineer
Faith Decker - photography
Jamie Breiwick - graphic design
Mike Allemana - liner notes