JOEY ALEXANDER - COUNTDOWN
Joey Alexander's jaw-dropping ability and beyond-his-years
artistry brought him to some of the grandest stages, from performing at the
Grammy's and the White House, to appearing on the TODAY Show and 60 Minutes.
Just over a year removed from his debut, the same maturity and dedication to
his craft that made him a phenomenon is evident in his remarkable evolution on
his sophomore release, Countdown. Now stepping forward as a composer, while
still paying tribute to the jazz greats (Coltrane, Monk, Strayhorn), Joey is
poised to continue his ascent to being one of the biggest names in jazz,
recognized not as a prodigy, but as simply a great musician Features Ulysses
Owens Jr. (drums), Larry Grenadier (bass), Dan Chmielinski producer Jason
Olaine and special guest Chris Potter.
DONNY MCCASLIN – BEYOND NOW
Deeply influenced by his extraordinary experience
collaborating with David Bowie on his final release, Blackstar, Donny McCaslin
steps forward with Beyond Now, a heartfelt dedication to the Starman. Along
with "David Bowie's Last Band" (Jason Lindner, Mark Guiliana, Tim
Lefebvre and Donny himself), Donny reimagines two Bowie tracks (as well as
tracks by Deadmau5 and MUTEMATH) alongside powerful originals, displaying the
rich musicality and innovation that originally led to him joining forces with
one of the most creative artists of all time.
TED NASH BIG BAND – PRESIDENTIAL SUITE
Presidential Suite is an ambitious, culturally trenchant
album inspired by eight iconic political speeches of the 20th century, each
centering on the essential human need for freedom. Marking Nash's debut on
Motéma Music and his 13th recording as a leader, the full suite features an
overture plus eight movements, each preceded by inspirational words from a
famed world leader: John F. Kennedy, Jawaharlal Nehru, Franklin D. Roosevelt,
Ronald Reagan, Winston Churchill, Aung San Suu Kyi, Lyndon B. Johnson and
Nelson Mandela.
Wow
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