Seascape, the debut album from Atlantic Canadian supergroup Mike Murley, Florian Hoefner, and Jim Vivian, arrives May 2, 2025, via Alma Records. Joined by legendary guests Norma Winstone and Joe LaBarbera, the trio delivers a stunning collection of vocal jazz pieces that blend lyrical depth, intuitive interplay, and world-class musicianship. Recorded in St. John’s, Newfoundland — where the sea shapes every horizon — the album channels that same sense of movement, mystery, and boundless possibility. The result is music that feels alive, exploratory, and deeply connected to both place and spirit.
With Winstone contributing lyrics to modern jazz compositions by Maria Schneider, Kenny Wheeler, Steve Swallow, and others, Seascape is as poetic as it is sophisticated. The chemistry among the musicians — forged through decades of collaboration — creates a rare unity and effortless flow. Winstone’s expressive vocals and LaBarbera’s fluid drumming meet the trio’s inspired playing in a performance that’s both intimate and expansive. The result is a luminous, timeless jazz record that celebrates connection, creativity, and the art of truly listening.