It's an April release for the next album from new generation vibes star Joel Ross with his latest for Blue Note, The Parable of the Poet, an album-length suite composed by Ross to be released on 15 April. 'Prayer' is streaming ahead of release. With Ross on the album are Immanuel Wilkins on alto saxophone, Maria Grand on tenor, Marquis Hill on trumpet, Kalia Vandever on trombone, Sean Mason on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, Craig Weinrib on drums and special guest Gabrielle Garo on flute. Joel Ross photo: Lauren Desberg