Pianist and arranger Ben Markley is rightly heralded as one of the top contemporary big band writers, applauded by Downbeat Magazine for his arrangements ranking in the “Best Albums of 2022” with Ari’s Fun House, featuring the music of drummer Ari Hoenig. Markley’s expertise extends further, with him widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on the life, legacy, and works of Cedar Walton, seen through his album Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton and publication, Cedar: The Life and Music of Cedar Walton. Now, after dedicating his passion and expertise to artfully arranging and articulating the musical legacy of others, the Ben Markley Big Band presents Tuesday Morning Feeling, a new release that collects his own original work, all wrapped up neatly through the presentation of an all-star cast. Written with the voices of both Markley’s staple ensemble and those of his esteemed guests in mind, Tuesday Morning Feeling simultaneously showcases Markley’s writing and the stylings of contemporary icons such as Terell Stafford, Steve Davis, Steve Nelson, David Wong, Kyle Swan, and Bijon Watson.