Secular Psalms, the new album from Dave Douglas, has been reviewed in Downbeat.

Ammar Kalia said the following:

Douglas finds his strengths most clearly when focusing on instrumental mood music, such as on the ambient meditation of opener “Arrival,” where Douglas’ serpentine, high-register trumpet melody intertwines with the rhythmic consistency of Berlinde Deman’s tuba.

You can read the full review in the June issue here.

Secular Psalms is available on CD and digital via Bandcamp and other outlets here.

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