The concept of contemporary jazz keyboardist Patrick Bradley’s fifth album took a dramatic turn when the pandemic and unrest hit. When he and producer Darren Rahn wrote the uplifting title track, “Exhale,” the composition encapsulated what Bradley was feeling and believes that we all need: expel the fear, worry and division gripping the nation and inhale unifying hope and peace. Bradley embarked on this recording project with a clear vision and an intentional mindset. The majority of songs – all instrumentals with nine produced by Rahn and a pair produced by GRAMMY winner Jeff Lorber - have a spiritual connection. The “Exhale” album is a contemporary jazz amalgam constructed of jazz fusion, rock, R&B, blues, funk and pop. The melodies are lush and indelible, fragrantly blossoming amidst soulful grooves. The fusion excursions stretch beyond and across borders. The musicianship throughout is top shelf. With Bradley playing piano, organ, keyboards and synths, he was accompanied by Rahn (saxophone, keyboards, synths & programming), Lorber (keyboards, synth bass & guitar), guitarist Michael Thompson, horn player and arranger David Mann, bassist Mel Brown, percussionist Christian Teele, and drummers Tarell Martin, Gary Novak and Dave Weckl. Rahn, chart-topping trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Allen Hinds are featured as soloists. Bradley hopes that listeners will discover “Exhale” and be receptive to his musical messages as we put 2020 behind us.