MARC CAREY – RHODES AHEAD VOL. 2
Electro-Acoustic keyboard wizard Marc Cary, (#1 Rising
Keyboardist in DownBeat’s 2014 Critics Poll), celebrates his 20th anniversary
as a recording artist with Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2, a powerhouse follow-up to his
seminal 1999 release Rhodes Ahead Vol. 1. Keeping the original heavyweight trio
of Cary, Terreon Gully and Tarus Mateen intact, Cary’s fierce new project puts
the iconic Fender Rhodes sound front and center, fusing drum n’ bass, EDM and
acoustic jazz, funk and rock influences, creating yet another visionary project
to follow up his triumphant 2013 releases For The Love of Abbey and Four
Directions. As the original Rhodes Ahead introduced Marc Cary as one of his
generation's greatest innovators, heralding the electro-acoustic jazz sound
that became prevalent in the 2000’s, Rhodes Ahead Vol. 2 is a testament to
Cary’s prolific and forward-thinking vision, versatility and creativity. ~
Motema
BEN WOLFE - THE WHISPERER
Listeners everywhere are encouraged expand their horizons
and open their ears to "The Whisperer, as bandleader bassist Ben Wolfe
bravely embarks on an ambitious course with his first record for Posi-Tone.
This quartet date features front line performances by saxophonist Stacy Dillard
and pianist Orrin Evans moving freely over the solid harmonic foundation of
bassist Wolfe and the explosive metrics of drummer Donald Edwards. Many jazz
fans may already be familiar with much Wolfe's earlier work, but now the time
has come to go travel beyond the past and listen to "The Whisperer."
Ben Wolfe's music will surely bring delight to the ears of serious listeners
everywhere, as they navigate steadily away from the known and familiar to
uncover a new sound in time and space. ~ Amazon
RANDY BRECKER WITH THE DEPAUL UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE - DEARBORN STATION
A dynamic and brilliant performance by jazz trumpeter Randy
Brecker with the acclaimed DePaul University Jazz Ensemble, beautifully captured in a 'live' recording at
Chicago's
legendary Jazz Showcase. The unparalleled intensity and swagger of featured trumpet
soloist Randy Brecker combines with the critically acclaimed DePaul University
Jazz Ensemble in a dynamic 'live' concert performance at Chicago s legendary
Jazz Showcase. The brilliant performance of trumpeter/composer Randy Brecker
and the DePaul Jazz Ensemble is beautifully captured, with the audience at the
venerable jazz club adding to the electricity and excitement of the moment. Randy Brecker is featured as trumpet soloist and composer
with the exceptional DePaul University Jazz Ensemble. Brecker solos on six selections, demonstrating his brilliant technique and
harmonic ingenuity. Particularly notable is the dynamic, up-tempo performance of
It s You On No One, with Jazz Ensemble director/trumpeter Bob Lark and
Randy Brecker exchanging heated solo trumpet phrases. Student soloists of note
include tenor saxophonists Corbin Andrick and Andrew Janak; alto saxophonists
Brent Griffin and J.T. Teichert; pianist Scott Williams; and trombonist Brian
Scarborough. ~ Amazon
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