Terri Lyne Carrington – Waiting Game
Galvanized by seismic changes in the ever-evolving social
and political landscape, and Social Science confront a wide spectrum of social
justice issues. The band’s stunning double disc debut, Waiting Game,
immediately takes its place in the stirring lineage of politically conscious
and activist music, expressing an unflinching, inclusive and compassionate view
of humanity’s breaks and bonds through an expansive program melding jazz,
R&B, indie rock, contemporary improvisation, and hip-hop. Social Science
is: Terri Lyne Carrington (drums, percussion, vocals), Aaron Parks (piano,
keyboards), Matthew Stevens (guitars), Morgan Guerin (saxophone, bass, EWI), Debo
Ray (vocals), Kassa Overall (MC, DJ)
Joe Armon-Jones - Turn To Clear View
A fantastic second set from keyboardist Joe Armon-Jones – a
musician we first came to love in the UK-based Ezra Collective, and one who's
now effortlessly bridging a space between jazz and soul! The record's got a
vibe that's as cosmic as its cover – but one that comes not just through
creative keyboard work, but from a great overall conception of the songs – so
that Joe's music flows out with a warm style that embraces our ears, then takes
us on a journey to the heavens! This isn't the usual keyboard jazz, with
references heavy on the past – as Armon-Jones is as forward-thinking as his
best contemporaries on the London scene. The set features great guest vocals
from Georgia Anne Muldrow on the tune "Yellow Dandelion" – and other
guest appearances by Nubya Garcia, Jehst, and Obongjayar – on titles that
include "Try Walk With Me", "Gnawa Sweet", "Icy
Roads", "To Know Where You're Coming From", "The Leo &
The Aquarius", and "Self Love". ~ Dusty Groove
Lawrence Clark - Inner Visions Featuring Jeremy Pelt &
Duane Eubanks
Inner Vision is a follow up to Clark’s debut album Forward
Motion (2017), and features trumpeters Jeremy Pelt and Duane Eubanks with David
Bryant, piano and Rhodes; Darrell Green, drums; and Joris Teepe, bass. It was
recorded at Tedesco Studios, Paramus, NJ and mixed and mastered by Alex Geurink
at Studio West Hoogland, The Netherlands. The album represents Clark's journey
both musically and spiritually and pays homage to one of his biggest
inspirations with whom he played for many years, Rashied Ali. Of Ali, Clark
states, "Rashied was not only my mentor but also my good friend, like
family. This album is a dedication to him and all my heroes."
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