Invitation - Zachary Finnegan 

Invitation by Zachary Finnegan
Full album GUIDANCE & GRATITUDE available at ffm.to/guidanceandgratitude
Chicago-based trumpeter Zachary Finnegan unveils Guidance & Gratitude, his debut as leader, and the culmination of a nine year odyssey. Enriched by his upbringing and life's teachings, Guidance and Gratitude is a testament to resilience and growth. Produced by Greg Ward II, the music unfurls as a majestic symphony, blending swing, groove, and orchestral flourishes with a stellar group of musicians who transcend the compositions, including rising stars Lenard Simpson III and Matt Gold.
Zachary Finnegan - compositions, arrangements, trumpet, flugelhorn
Lenard Simpson III - alto & soprano saxophones
Matt Gold - guitar
Julius Tucker - piano
Ethan Philion - bass
Camila Mennitte Pereyra - drums
Recorded at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL
December 14-15, 2023
Producer - Greg Ward II
Engineers - Greg Norman & Brian Fox
Mixing - Greg Norman
Mastering - Shane Hendrickson
Photography - Cory Dewald
Album Design - Jameson Rhodes