Anthony Branker and Ascent -][- TOGETHER – [Origin Records, 2012] –

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African American, Anthony Branker, Composer, Donald Edwards, Jonny King, Kenny Davis, Mark Gross, Music Director, Princeton Professor, Producer, Ralph Bowen

“With a unique combination of depth and accessibility, Branker is able to put forth a jazz perspective steeped in soulful optimism.” – ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Anthony Branker and Ascent, TOGETHER

Anthony Branker and Ascent -][- TOGETHER – [Origin Records, 2012]

Composer and Princeton Professor Anthony Branker brings together saxophonists Mark Gross & Ralph Bowen, pianist Jonny King, bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Donald Edwards for a powerful, swinging quintet date on his fourth Origin release.

Driven by an infectious rhythmic sensibility, lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmonic underpinnings, this recording of soulful performances is another outstanding addition to Branker’s fast growing and musically rich discography.

Produced by Anthony Branker

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Orrin Evans -][- FLIP THE SCRIPT – [Posi-Tone Records, 2012] –

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African American, Ben Wolfe, Composer, Donald Edwards, Orrin Evans, Piano, Posi-Tone Records

Orrin Evans, FLIP THE SCRIPT

Orrin Evans -][- FLIP THE SCRIPT –Mp3– [Posi-Tone Records, 2012] –

Orrin Evans turns over a new leaf and strides confidently back onto the scene to “Flip the Script.” Evans continues to make a bold statements with a strong piano trio date featuring bassist Ben Wolfe and drummer Donald Edwards. While the session stays straight ahead and features some hard swinging highlights, the music is also elegantly lyrical and clearly suggestive of a modern jazz sensibility.

With an amazing combination of talents, some brilliant performances, and an evocative program of music, including several new original compositions, Evans’ latest release “Flip the Script” is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to jazz fans everywhere. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]-