Be You
2026 · CD / Digital
Be You is Albert Lam's debut recording, featuring eight original compositions performed by an ensemble of leading jazz musicians. Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio, the album blends lyrical writing, modern swing, blues, and Latin influences.
TRACK LISTING
The Urgency Is Now 6:26
Saffron Blue 7:07
Lookin’ Sharp 6:46
Rush Street ‘75 6:01
Luna 7:28
I Call the Shots 7:41
First Steps 3:34
Be You 4:53
PERSONNEL
Albert Lam, piano
Steve Nelson, vibraphone
Steve Davis, trombone
Anthony Ware, tenor and soprano saxophone
Josh Bruneau, trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Wilson, alto flute (on tracks 4 and 5)
Essiet Essiet, bass
Winard Harper, drums
Chembo Corniel, conga drums
All compositions and arrangements by Albert Lam
Produced by David Bloom
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio and Wellspring Sound
REVIEWS
“Be You is a fun listen that stretches throughout a number of different Jazz styles, and shows that Lam is adept at all of them.”
— Paul Abella, WDCB Chicago