Jim Allchin - Costa Azul (2022)

Jim Allchin is an American guitarist and computer scientist. He grew up on a farm in the deep South, left to earn Masters/Doctorate degrees from Stanford University and Georgia Institute of Technology, and went on to become a world-recognized leader in Computer Science and software. While growing up in the south, he fell in love with Blues and Latin music. He has played it ever since. He has written, performed, and recorded throughout his life.

Costa Azul features 11 new stunning tracks performed by an all-star group of musicians well-known for their 100s of Jazz, Pop, and Latin albums. Musicians include Jim Allchin: All Guitars, Richard Boulger: Trumpet & Flugelhorn (Saturday Night Live), Jack Daley: Bass, Andy Ezrin: Piano, Alex Foster: Alto & Tenor Sax (Saturday Night Live), Adan Perez: Piano, Danny Sadownick: Percussion, Etienne Stadwijk: Piano & Synths, Walter White: Trumpet & Trombone, and Steve Wolf: Drums. Jim takes us on a tour through the world of Smooth Latin Jazz guitar music with this album. Produced by Grammy-nominee Yaron Fuchs. Mastered by Grammy-nominee Michael Romanowski.