Journey bassist Ross Valory debuts "All of the Above," a 10-track solo album and video series showcasing 50 years of versatile instrumental mastery.
The long-awaited debut solo album by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bass player Ross Valory is a culmination of over fifty years of creativity. While best known for his massive career with Journey, Valory proves he is much more than just a bass player on this project. For this solo venture, Valory developed a repertory company of stellar musicians, including: Prairie Prince (Journey, The Tubes) Karl Perazzo (Santana) Marc Russo (Doobie Brothers, Yellowjackets) Eric Levy (Night Ranger) Jacob Stowe (Engineer) The album, titled "All of the Above," explores a far broader instrumental territory than Valory's work with Journey, leaning into Jazz/Fusion, he showcases his versatility by playing keyboards and guitar in addition to his signature bass across a diverse musical palette. A Multi-Sensory Experience, the 10-track album features a wide range of styles, from the Latin-fired intensity of "Wild Kingdom" and the romantic "No One Wins a War" to a partying homage to War on "Low Rider" and a brilliant reprise of Santana's "Incident at Neshabur." Adding a visual dimension to the music, every title on the album has by a video directed and co-created by Michael Cotten and Ross. "All of the Above" is described by Valory as a true labor of love that honors his extensive experience while pointing toward his musical future. As Ross himself suggests for the best listening experience: "Turn off your phone, wind up the cat, throw out the clock, close your eyes, and listen to the entire album."
Track Listing
WILD KINGDOM TOMLAND NIGHTFLOWER TOUCHED, PT. ll CITY LIGHTS WINDMILL INCIDENT AT NESHABUR SEÑOR BLUE LOW RIDER NO ONE WINS A WAR
