Freedom of Art- Digital Download

Personnel:

• Corcoran Holt: Bass, Composer

• Stacy Dillard: Tenor & Soprano Saxophone

• Josh Evans: Trumpet

• Benito Gonzalez: Piano & Fender Rhodes

• Kweku Sumbry: Drums & Djembe

• Lewis Nash: Drums (Special Guest)

The 15-track album also includes contributions from Holt’s family members, paying homage to his late father, Ibrahim, and mother, Kathy English Holt.

Recorded at: Tempest Studios, Tempe, AZ — April 6, 2025 Engineer: Clarke Rigsby (ASU) Mastering: Nathan James (Vault Mastering)Co-Producer: James McKinney

Freedom of Art is about expression without apology. It’s about honoring the lineage while trusting my own voice within it. This music reflects my journey — as a bassist, as a father, as a husband, as a student of the masters, and as a teacher preparing the next generation.

Each composition lives somewhere between structure and surrender. There’s swing, there’s spirit, there’s conversation — but most importantly, there’s intention. This project is a reminder that freedom isn’t the absence of discipline; it’s what happens after you’ve done the work.

This album is me embracing who I am — rooted in tradition, open to the moment, and committed to creating something honest.