ABOUT DISCOVERY

At the heart of the album is the Ross Margitza Trio—Ross Margitza (piano), James Suter (bass), and Daniel Dufour (drums)—joined by the expressive textures of the Soha String Quartet and special guest, world-renown Joel Frahm on soprano saxophone. Together, these musicians create a sound world that blends lyrical melodies, rich harmonic colors, and dynamic improvisation, bridging the intimacy of chamber music with the spontaneity of jazz.

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Each composition tells its own story, from moments of joyful discovery and quiet reflection to tributes honoring family, friendship, and those whose influence continues to resonate. Throughout the album, the strings expand the emotional landscape while the trio provides a foundation of rhythmic interplay and improvisational freedom.

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Recorded at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music Recording Studio, Discovery represents years of artistic growth and collaboration. It is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and experience music as a journey—one that celebrates heritage, connection, and the enduring power of discovery.​​​​

 

Album Information:
All selections composed and arranged by Ross Margitza

Ross Margitza - pianist, producer
Joel Frahm - soprano saxophone
James Suter - bass
Daniel Dufour - drums

 

The Soha Quartet:
Mei Liu - violin
Chloe Yofan - violin
Thomas Gougeon - viola 
Katsuaki Arakawa - cello
 

The Soha Quartet performs on Discovery, The Wanderer, A Heart Fulfilled, and Remembrance

Joel Frahm performs on Discovery​

James Suter and Daniel Dufour perform on all tracks except For Graham​

 

Recorded on June 23rd, 2026 at the Butler School of Music Recording Studios - The University of Texas at Austin​

Recording Engineer: Andrew Stoltz​

Mixed, edited, and mastered by Dave Darlington

Album artwork by Pierce Horvath​

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Ross Margitza is a Steinway & Sons Piano Artist and records exclusively on Steinway pianos

This project was recorded using a Steinway Model D piano

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This project is funded in part by the Pathways To Jazz grant, a donor advised fund of the Boulder Country Arts Alliance

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All compositions © 2026 Ross Margitza. Copyright registration has been filed with the U.S. Copyright Office. All rights reserved.