SP

SP is a jazz composition recorded by American saxophonist Matt Renzi, bassist David Ambrosio, drummer Russ Meissner, and trumpeter Ralph Alessi. The track appears as the fourth piece on the album Rise and Shine, released on June 10, 2014 under the independent label Three P’s Records. The album was issued in CD format and features original material composed and arranged by the ensemble.

The track runs for 5 minutes and 29 seconds. It exemplifies the quartet’s approach to modern jazz, blending intricate improvisation with structured harmonic progressions. The recording session captured the group’s live interplay, emphasizing spontaneous interaction between the musicians. Ralph Alessi contributes trumpet lines that interweave with Matt Renzi’s saxophone phrases, while David Ambrosio and Russ Meissner provide a rhythmic foundation through bass and drums, respectively.

Rise and Shine marks a collaborative effort among the four artists, though specific compositional credits for individual tracks remain undocumented in available sources. The album’s production reflects a preference for acoustic instrumentation and minimal post-processing, aligning with the aesthetic of contemporary small-group jazz. No commercial singles or music videos were released in conjunction with the track or album.

The label Three P’s Records operated as a niche imprint specializing in jazz and improvised music during the 2010s. Distribution details for Rise and Shine are not widely published, but the album received limited press coverage in jazz periodicals upon release. Live performances of the material by the quartet were documented in New York City venues during 2014, though no official tour or subsequent reissues have been confirmed.