Alabaster DePlume announces new EP, Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue

Alabaster DePlume has announced a new EP. On May 5, he’ll release Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue via International Anthem digitally. It’ll be released on vinyl for Record Store Day on April 18. The album was recorded while on tour with bassist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Tcheser Holmes, and dePlume wanted to capture the trio’s chemistry in the studio. Hear “It’s Only Now Once (Elbit Systems Windowpane)”.

DePlume said about the EP, “Meeting with you all at the shows I sensed that you felt voiceless, on this ethical issue that also spelled out what we’re seeing today, in the form of ICE. That experience with you is etched into me, like graffiti or a poster on the wall. It’s my job to deliver your voice, and that’s what this record is. And to take action. That urgency compelled me to record then. And now here we are. As we said, this world is awakening to the reality it was already living.”

Alabaster DePlume’s Come With Fierce Grace is featured on our list of the Best Jazz Albums of 2023.

Alabaster DePlume Dear Children of Our Children tracklist:

1. Bringing Up The Nakba
2. Play A Role In It And I Know
3. It’s Only Now Once (Elbit Systems Windowpane)
4. Glass
5. What Did The Child Say / Facing Reality