“Colors of a Journey” is a passionate work by New York-based trumpeter/composer/arranger Naoya Ogura. This big band project, created with globally renowned top players, features masterful musicians who gathered because they "wanted to play this music," immersing themselves in Ogura's musical world with their overwhelming technical skill and passion. The original five tracks and four standard arrangements, showcasing the individuality of each player, including bassist Joe Martin, are modern and colorful, captivating listeners while staying true to the jazz tradition. The fantastical melody that unfolds from the opening track, "Moon," evokes emotion and excitement, inviting the listener on a grand sonic journey throughout the album. 1. Moon 2. Anything Goes 3. CYF 4. That's the Idea 5. Moose the Mooche 6. Everything Happens to Me 7. Colors of a Journey 8. The Place Where I Used to Be 9. I Love You John Lake, David Smith (Track 2,3,4,6), Brandon Choi (Track 1,5,7,8,9), Naoya Ogura - Trumpet Matt McDonald, John Yao, Brandon Moodie - Trombone Andrew Gould, Aviv Blum (Track 1,2,4,5,6,8,9), Hina Oikawa (Track 3,7), Tim Armacost, Andrew Gutauskas (Track 3,4,5,8), Skyler Hagner (Track 1,2,6,7,9) - Sax & Woodwind Ben Rosenblum - Piano Joe Martin - Bass John Sturino - Drums Recorded at The Bunker Studio (Recording Engineer: Todd Carder) Mixed / Mastered by - Dave Darlington(Bass Hit Studio)