Alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins, winner of the German Jazz Award 2024 in the category "Live Act of the Year International", is back with his third album for Blue Note Records. His debut for the label, "Omega", which was named the #1 Jazz Album of the Year 2020 by the New York Times, already brought him worldwide attention and recognition for his playing and his unusually complex compositions. He describes his new work "Blues Blood" as inspired by his childhood in the Philadelphia area. It was co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, with Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass, Kweku Sumbry on drums and vocalists Ganavya, June McDoom and Yaw Agyeman, as well as guest appearances by vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, guitarist Marvin Sewell and drummer Chris Dave. "Blues Blood" is Wilkins' most ambitious album to date and at the same time an accessible, spiritual work about memories, the heritage of our ancestors and the bloodlines that connect people.