Troy Roberts - The XenDen Suite (2008)

"This CD needs to be listened to in its entirety to fully appreciate what a major work it really is. Initially it’s like looking at a grand cathedral from the outside only to discover its many disguised and framed treasures in its numerous nooks and crannies.

Leading us into this work is a melancholic warm and tender opus steeped in solace; however, there is no sense of self indulgence here folks! Each note carries with it the character and charm of Alan and is delivered through the sensitivity and creative beauty of his jazz brother, Troy Roberts.

The excellence of performance and the subtle yet, commanding string quartet arrangements brings extra shine to the jazz compositions and allows all the musicians to fully extend their impressive virtuosity with their own personal message.

This was not written as a requiem for Alan Corbet rather a celebration of a man’s spirit and to allow us all to experience and ponder the power of love and music."