John Yao Quintet In the Now Innova 823 TRACKS: Divisions Funky Sunday For NDJ In the Now Not Even Close Pink Eye Shorter Days Snafu PERFORMERS: John Yao, trombone Jon Irabagon, saxes Randy Ingram, keyboards Leon Boykins, bass Will Clark, drums Produced by Luis Bonilla and John Yao Recorded by Michael Marciano at Systems Two, Brooklyn, NY August 30 & 31, 2011 Mixed by Ed Reed at Lighthouse Recording and Productions October 10, 11, & 12, 2011 MasteredÊby Ed Reed at Lighthouse Recording and Productions January 19, 2012 Photography by Bryan Murray Artwork and Design by Bryan Murray and John Yao CREDITS: Thank you to Jon, Leon, Randy and Will for your amazing talents and dedication to this project, and for helping me realize my musical vision. ÊTo mi amor Natalie, thank you for your selfless encouragement with this record from the very beginning, especially during a time when you had a lot more going on in your life. ÊSpecial thanks to Luis for lending your expertise and experience and for your friendship. ÊI consider myself lucky that our paths crossed. ÊMost importantly, thank you to my parents for their unwavering love and support of my musical endeavors. ÊNone of this would have been possible without you.