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For those unaware, the Lisa Hilton Quintet returns with Naturally (Ruby Slippers Productions 1032) out November 27th, 2026. The award-winning composer and critically acclaimed pianist once again teams with her renowned quintet on eleven hopeful, impressionistic and mesmerizing tracks. Indeed, Naturally marks Hilton’s thirtieth album and is destined to become another classic in cool jazz… naturally.

“Creating music that is natural, authentic, and expressive has always been important to me,” says Hilton, who also produced the album. “Now with the advent of A.I. I think this becomes a mandate for artists – it’s imperative to continue creating new work in natural and organic ways despite the ease of digital short cuts. These days multitudes of people feel trapped by cycles of anxiety and stress while feeling pummeled by traumatic news from around the world.”

“Musically we aim to create hope and a ray of sunshine while honestly expressing everyday challenges too. I think listening to musicians with unique skills, playing real instruments can connect with our global culture in ways that computers or algorithms can never quite match.”

1. Carefree Chronicles
2. My Favorite Things
3. Nocturnal
4. Scene From A California Dream
5. Once Upon A Blues Day
6. Stop And Go Chaotic Show
7. Peace Piece
8. Waterlily World
9. I Want To Spend More Than A Moment With You
10. Transcendental Tango
11. Thinking Of Somewhere Else

Born in San Luis Obispo and raised on California’s central coast, the jazz pianist, composer, and producer opens her new album on the __________________ of Carefree Chronicles and the __________ of My Favorite Things and then we are gifted the ___________ of Nocturnal, the _____________ of Scene From A California Dream and the __________ of Once Upon A Blues Day.

Along next is the __________________ of Stop And Go Chaotic Show which is itself backed seamlessly by the _____________ of Peace Piece, the _____________ of Waterlily World and the ___________ of I Want To Spend More Than A Moment With You, the new set rounding out on the ______ of Transcendental Tango, coming to a close on the __________ of Thinking Of Somewhere Else.

From her Malibu studio, Hilton’s passion for composing and piano performance always permeate her annual contributions to the heritage of cool jazz. Previously home to jazz giants Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Stan Getz, Joe Zawinul as well as Jeremy Pelt this coastal community provides endless inspiration for Hilton while surrounding her as it did for many other jazz heroes, with the natural small-town beauty that quite likely, will Naturally inspire listeners too.

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