Former Sideman Cap’n Al Steps Out with Bold New Project

He goes by Cap’n Al, and he’s been playing the bass around the Twin Towns for decades. But suddenly, Cap’n Al has a new role: bandleader. He’s got a recorded album, with three songs already released and more in the pipeline. The complete album has a release date of September 8. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Cap’n Al addressed how the sudden change from sideman to front man took shape.