Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine is a 2014 studio album released by the collaborative quartet of saxophonist Matt Renzi, bassist David Ambrosio, drummer Russ Meissner, and trumpeter Ralph Alessi. The label Three P’s Records issued the recording in CD format.

The album features a blend of contemporary jazz and improvisational music. The second track, also titled Rise and Shine, spans 9 minutes and 8 seconds. The composition reflects the ensemble’s approach to collective improvisation and structured interaction, though specific compositional details remain undocumented in available sources.

The quartet assembled for this project represents a convergence of artists with backgrounds in avant-garde jazz and modern creative music. Matt Renzi contributed saxophone performances, while Ralph Alessi provided trumpet. David Ambrosio performed on double bass, and Russ Meissner handled drums. The release date for the album is confirmed as 2014, but further session or recording location details are not publicly verified.

The tracklist sequence positions Rise and Shine as the second piece in the album’s lineup. The work aligns with the artists’ broader discographies, which include engagements with experimental jazz frameworks. No additional production credits, alternate editions, or reissues are documented for this release.