Acclaimed pianist and composer Steve Holt makes a powerful return with IMPACT, his first album as a leader in over two decades. Featuring an all-star quintet, the album showcases Holt’s signature creativity, energy, and deep respect for the jazz tradition. IMPACT will be released worldwide on Inner Music (IMD108) on April 25, 2025, with radio adds beginning April 14, 2025. For this momentous release, Holt has assembled some of Canada’s top jazz musicians: Steve Holt (piano, keyboards), Kevin Turcotte (trumpet & flugelhorn), Perry White (tenor saxophone), Duncan Hopkins (bass), and Terry Clarke (drums). IMPACT is a celebration of fresh, original compositions crafted over more than a year. The title track, “Impact,” is a high-energy, explosive piece that embodies the spirit of Holt’s new...