Over The Past Several Years Alto Saxophonist Patrick Cornelius Has Emerged As An Exciting And Dynamic New Voice In The New York Jazz Scene. His Latest Solo Release Fierce Features A Bumper Crop Of Exciting Young Talents Johnathan Blake Drums Michael Janisch Bass Nick Vayenas Trombone And Mark Small Tenor Saxophone . Fierce Features 9 Memorably Inventive Original Compositions For This “Chordless Jazz Ensemble ” Showcasing His Talents As “a Composer Of Dusky Elegance” JazzTimes .