Release date: March 1, 2026

Retrospective, the latest album from Carl Clements and The Real Jazz Trio, serves as a contemporary continuation of Clements’ critically recognized 2023 release, A Different Light. Contrary to its title, Retrospective presents a modern interpretation of several original compositions making their  debut. Clements is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. With these tracks, he focuses on tenor and soprano saxophones and the traditional bansuri flute, demonstrating sensitivity and versatility throughout the album.

Clements’ collaboration with The Real Jazz Trio delivers an ensemble sound that is unified and keenly aware. The balanced ensemble sound achieved in this recording is attributable to Klaus Endel at Sound & More, whose engineering expertise deserves mention.