Exuding a musical maturity that breaks generational borders, American Pianists Award winner Emmet Cohen returns with the fifth volume of his Master Legacy Series with the great master of the tenor saxophone Houston Person.

The record highlights the hyper-collaborative nature of these two bandleaders and their meaningful relationship together. "Most of the ideas for tunes were things that we either came up with together or that he pulled from some area of his life that he thought I might sound good on or bring me joy."

Person, with over 75 records as a bandleader alone, has had an extensive career as a performer and producer working alongside Etta Jones, Charles Brown, Ron Carter, Lena Horne, Horace Silver and Cedar Walton.

"Houston has a story, a personal relationship with all of these tunes. To be part of that story is special for me and gives my music and artistry meaning and depth."

One of the central missions of these records, Cohen has become the very symbol of community by creating a two-way street between the masters of this music and younger generations being passed the torch. "Being an oral and aural tradition, Kyle, Yasushi and Ireceived this invaluable mentorship while being able to affirm Houston's impact on this music."