The Soul Rebels - Poety In Motion
Eight men pick up shiny brass instruments, lock into an
unspoken groove and rotate genres like your favorite playlist shifting from
jazz and R&B to hip-hop, pop and beyond with fire, focus and fluidity. New
Orleans-bred staple The Soul Rebels expand musical boundaries with an unwavering
commitment to originality. Far more than augmentation and accompaniment, the
octet - Julian Gosin [trumpet, MC], Marcus Hubbard [trumpet], Lumar LeBlanc III
[snare drum], Derrick Moss [bass drum], Corey Peyton [trombone, MC], Erion
Williams [saxophone], Paul Robertson [trombone] and Manuel Perkins Jr.
[sousaphone] - pioneer the integration of their chosen instrumentation. For
Poetry In Motion - the group's first album for their new imprint, Rebelution
Music Group, on Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group - The Soul Rebels
infused this handcrafted approach into a wider sonic palette than ever before.
"This particular album made us dig deeper into the reservoir of feelings
both artistically and emotionally," says Lumar. "Our band members brought
out all kinds of thoughts. The record represents eight different individuals
with a lot of soul, emotion and feeling."
New York Voices - Reminising In Tempo
After a decade of collaborative, and superlative, releases
with large ensembles such as the WDR and Bob Mintzer Big Bands, the New York
Voices return to their roots and mark their 30th Anniversary with one of the
most ambitious, accomplished undertakings in their esteemed catalog. Peter
Eldridge, Lauren Kinhan, Darmon Meader & Kim Nazarian worked with revered
producer Elliot Scheiner, applying their stamp to standards by Cole Porter
& Al Jolson, modern jazz gems from Chick Corea & Fred Hersch, a deeply
personal swing-era classic from Duke Ellington, songs by the Beatles & Ivan
Lins, and a pair from Cuban classical composer, Ignacio Cervantes. Opening is a
tour de force rendition of Al Jarreau's lyrical contribution to Brubeck's 'Blue
Rondo la Turk,' which includes a new vocalese section based off Dave Brubeck's
and Paul Desmond's original solos, with lyrics by Lauren Kinhan. Reminiscing in
Tempo finds the quartet's individual chops and their collective chemistry to be
as powerful as ever, foretelling yet another creative and significant span for
this landmark group.
Banda Black Rio - O Som Das Americas
Contemporary work from Banda Black Rio – the legendary
Brazilian funk band who gave us some really great records in the 70s! Turns
out, the group still sounds great after all the passage of years – more in a
modern soul mode overall, with a few more sophisticated twists and turns
alongside the grooves – and a wider style overall, to make room for guests who
include Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Elza Soares, Cesar Camargo Mariano, and
others! Think of the music as a progression from earlier Brazilian soul modes –
a bit in the way that early Ed Motta work was a step forward from the
generation of Tim Maia – and amidst the great guest vocal work, there's also
plenty of sharp instrumentation. Titles include "Arthur E O Gigante",
"America Do Sul", "Labirintos", "Rir E Chorar",
"Isabela", "Aos Pes Do Redentor", "Vento Leva",
"Aguas Sabias", "Bossa Da Praia", and "Nove No
Samba". ~ Dusty Groove
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