JOWEE OMICILL – ROOTS & GROOVES

New from saxophone and winds master Jowee Omicill is Roots & Groove which is due out on November 2. The spellbinding journey of Roots & Grooves incorporates musicians and technicians spanning four continents – from Africa and Haiti to Madagascar and Japan to Cuba and back to the United States. The music features Jowee’s own voice singing his lifting chants and hooks, as well as his “voice” on woodwinds, an assured and righteously pure tone destined to make believers of listeners ‘round the globe. Equally inspired by the folk melodies of his culture, the freedom of jazz, the reverence of gospel and all manner of soul-replenishing groove. Jowee stirs it all together into an irresistible brew.The Montreal-born musician of Haitian descent had the distinct honor of being invited to perform for the White House’s inaugural observation of Haitian Flag Day on May 18, sharing the enveloping sound of his alto and soprano saxophones and clarinet for 150 VIP guests. The son of a father who was born a minister and professor of philosophy, Jowee believes his calling to music has a higher purpose. “There’s a song on my CD titled ‘4 My People’ that I wrote for the flood victims of Haiti,” he shares. ‘I have since rededicated it also to the earthquake flood victims. That melody is what I wanted them to hear. Haitians are of African origin and Africa is the mother of civilization, therefore, ultimately, the song is for the world…which pretty much describes all of my music. It’s simple and spiritual…precisely what I want them to feel for the journey I am taking them on. I believe family is music as therapy.”

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