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The message behind the Bill DiCosimo Quartet’s new album “Threads” is a deeply personal one. The Syracuse-based jazz troupe blends Latin, vocal and instrumental jazz into 12 tracks on their second album, but the message is the backbone of each composition.

DiCosimo, who is also the chair of the music industry department at Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts, was the primary caregiver for his father during his journey with Alzheimer’s disease. With his father’s passing in 2007, DiCosimo put his group on hiatus. Three years later, the group reformed, recorded and released “Threads.” The album, released just after the New Year, is dedicated to DiCosimo’s father.

DiCosimo (pictured at right) highlighted three tracks from the album for us. The first song, “Gone From This World,” speaks some about his father, but more to the greater picture of looking into the mirror and helping your fellow man. The title track, and its Spanish version “Hilos,” are written specifically in his father’s memory. DiCosimo said the tracks were his way of expressing the anguish of watching his father’s descent and passing from Alzheimer’s.

Proceeds from the sale of Threads will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Central New York Chapter. The album is currently available for download on iTunes and Amazon.com. CD’s or downloadable versions are available at CDBaby.com.