Chicago-based percussionist, composer, and producer Makaya McCraven has released “The Fours,” the latest single and music visual from his forthcoming new album, In These Times, out September 23 via International Anthem / Nonesuch / XL Recordings. You can watch the video, directed by Ryosuke Tanzawa, here:

Makaya McCraven will perform music from In These Times at Public Records in Brooklyn on Monday, September 19, with a special, all-star line-up including Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, De’Sean Jones and the string quartet from the album: Marta Sofia Honer, Macie Stewart, Zara Zaharieva, and Lia Kohl, presented by International Anthem and QOBUZ.

McCraven spent the summer touring the global jazz-festival circuit, with Paste magazine noting that his “boundary-pushing free improvisations” have categorized him as one of the “new generation of jazz masters.” He headlined performances at NYC’s Central Park Summerstage and the opening of Chicago’s Salt Shed and played to some of the largest crowds at Newport Jazz Festival and Montreal Jazzfest, with WBGO noting of his recent appearance at Montreal: “(McCraven) showcased the many sides of his music, from hip-hop to the avant-garde. Whatever you call it, it’s music you can dance to, and definitely connects with the audience.”

MAKAYA MCCRAVEN ON TOUR