Rich Ruth's Water Still Flows marks a bold step forward for the Nashville-based artist, blending free-form jazz improvisation with striking compositional hooks. Released on Third Man Records in 2024, the album explores dynamic contrasts, pairing moments of elegant serenity with surging, ensemble-driven crescendos that reflect the spirit of artistic renewal.

This instrumental collection showcases Ruth's skill in gathering a powerhouse ensemble, featuring vivid contributions from saxophonists Sam Que and Jared Selner, as well as Spencer Cullum on pedal steel. Water Still Flows invites listeners into a vibrant sonic journey—at once accessible and adventurous—making it a standout release for fans of boundary-pushing contemporary jazz.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Third Man Records
• Genre: Jazz
• Release Date: 06/21/2024
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TRACKS

1. Action at a Distance
2. Crying in the Trees
3. God Won't Speak
4. No Muscle, No Memory
5. Aspiring to the Sky
6. Blue Shell
7. Somewhere in Time