On this exceptional, soul-stirring 2005 self-released masterpiece, brilliant keyboardist and composer Rob Whitlock delivers the highly anticipated, star-studded continuation of his celebrated instrumental sketches. Anchored by the warm, purring grease of Whitlock’s masterful Hammond B-3 organ and elegant acoustic piano touch, Sketchin' 2 bridges modern post-bop harmonic depth with gritty, urban contemporary jazz grooves. The album serves as a breathtaking collective showcase for a phenomenal cast of modern musical titans. It features an incredibly powerful, towering performance by the legendary tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and the deeply inventive, locked-in contrabass guitar lines of Anthony Jackson. Powered by the elite, world-class drumming rotation of Vinnie Colaiuta and Cliff Almond, the tracks move seamlessly from heavy, syncopated funk-jazz workouts to beautiful lyrical ballads. With additional blistering guitar work from Scott Henderson and Pat Kelly, alongside the sunny, tropical accents of Othello Molineaux's steel pans, this immersive high-fidelity session radiates remarkable sophistication, fire, and organic warmth.

On this exceptionally soulful and harmonically rich 2006 studio release, master keyboardist and composer Rob Whitlock delivers a brilliant, deeply engaging masterclass in contemporary jazz and electric fusion. Operating at the heart of the session with his warm, swirling Hammond B-3 organ and lyrical acoustic piano work, Whitlock crafts an incredibly polished and dynamic musical landscape. The album is elevated to legendary status by an absolute dream team of modern jazz heavyweights, featuring a towering performance by the iconic tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and the foundational, razor-sharp precision of contrabass guitar pioneer Anthony Jackson. Supported by the blistering, world-class drum work of Vinnie Colaiuta and Cliff Almond, the band glides seamlessly from gritty, grease-drenched blues-funk grooves to high-octane fusion workouts and lush, evocative ballads. With stellar guest spots from guitar maestro Scott Henderson and the bright textures of Othello Molineaux's steel pans, this high-fidelity session radiates remarkable creative warmth and unmatched musicianship.