Saxophonist and composer Walter Smith III has signed with Blue Note Records and enters a new era of his band leading career with the release of return to casual, the long-anticipated follow-up to his 2014 recording still casual. Reprising their bandmate roles, pianist Taylor Eigsti, guitarist Matt Stevens, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Kendrick Scott reveal a seasoned depth of dimension alongside featured guest appearances by trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and pianist James Francies.

Tracklist:

1: Contra
2: River Styx
3: Pup – Pow
4: Shine
5: Mother Stands For Comfort
6: quiet song
7: lamplight
8: Amelia Earhart Ghosted Me
9: K8 + BYU$
10: REVIVE