Morgan Guerin Releases New Album TALES OF THE FACADE on Candid Records Today

Today, Morgan Guerin is releasing his new album Tales of the Facade, on the storied and recently relaunched Candid Records. Guerin, who's part of the new generation of Candid artists, defines what it means to be a multi-instrumentalist while also having produced and composed the entirety of the album. He is a young musician whose remarkable talents have earned him acclaim from The New York Times, NPR, JazzTimes and more. Tales of the Facade features Guerin's virtuosic performances on saxophone, bass, electronic wind instrument (EWI), drums, and keys, reflecting his upbringing in a family of musicians and his dedication to his craft.

Listen to "Tales of the Facade" HERE

Terri Lyne Carrington has been a significant figure in Guerin’s career, giving him one of his first major professional opportunities as a member of her group Social Science, and as Candid’s A&R consultant she was instrumental in bringing him to the attention of Exceleration Music partner John Burk.

Tales of the Facade, which is an exploration beyond jazz, calls on influences from Wayne Shorter to Kendrick Lamar. It is a raw and honest exploration of identity that addresses societal issues while celebrating community and inclusivity. The album's title encapsulates the struggle to find authenticity in a world that is dominated by technology. The cover, shot by Guerin's brother Chase, visually interprets the facade we adopt, urging listeners to unravel their true selves amidst the digital noise.

Guerin's versatility has made him a sought-after artist and collaborator. He has contributed his talents to notable projects such as Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science's Waiting Game, Kassa Overall's I Think I’m Good, Esperanza Spalding's 12 Little Spells, and Tyshawn Sorey's Unfiltered, among many others.

About Morgan Guerin

Morgan Guerin is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and engineer. From composition to appearances on significant stages, Guerin has spent his life exploring new and exciting ways to navigate sound.

Born into a family of musicians right outside New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, and learning drums and saxophone before he reached double digits, the Louisiana and later Atlanta, Georgia native has a profound musical pedigree. Now 25 years old, Guerin holds a master’s degree in Jazz and has studied at the prestigious New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and Berklee College of Music.

He’s performed on stages around the world, working with luminaries like Terri Lyne Carrington, Maurice Brown, Tyshawn Sorey, and Esperanza Spalding. He’s contributed work to two GRAMMY award-winning albums: Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science’s “Waiting Game”; and Esperanza Spalding’s 2019 work “12 Little Spells”.

He’s released a series of acclaimed albums of his own (The Saga Trilogy) – the first of which was named by the Huffington Post as “one of the best Jazz albums of the year” - and he’s already been dubbed a “wunderkind saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist” by The New York Times.