Makaya McCraven -][- SLIT DECISION – [Chicago Sessions Ltd., 2012] –

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Andrew Toombs, Chicago, Chicago Sessions Ltd., Cold Duck Complex, Composer, Drummer, Hungarian, Makaya McCraven, Nick Eipers, Producer, Tim Seisser, University of Massachusetts, university of massachusetts amherst

Makaya McCraven, SPLIT DECISION

Makaya McCraven -][- SLIT DECISION –Mp3– [Chicago Sessions Ltd., 2012]

Born in Paris October 19th 1983, to drummer Stephen McCraven and Hungarian folk singer Agnes Zsigmondi, Makaya McCraven has internationally toured, performed and recorded with jazz greats such as Bobby Broom, Archie Shepp and Charles Neville. In high school, Makaya was co-founder of the band Cold Duck Complex. They released 3 records and toured throughout the Northeast, opening for major national acts and gaining a loyal fan base. Cold Duck Complex became a campus favorite at the the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where they opened for 50 Cent, Rhazel and Reel Big Fish. As a music major at the University, Makaya played in the University Jazz Orchestra and earned 3 Downbeat student awards.

Bobby Broom -][- UPPER WEST SIDE STORY – [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

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African American, Bobby Broom, Dennis Carroll, Guitar, Kobie Watkins, Makaya McCraven

Bobby Broom, UPPER WEST SIDE STORY

Bobby Broom -][- UPPER WEST SIDE STORY –Mp3– [Origin Records, 2012 | Review] –

We’ve come to meet another chapter in the life of affluent guitarist, composer and producer Bobby Broom. What a joy it is to take the plunge, relax and listen to one of the most unique voices on jazz guitar. Throughout his music career, considered a prodigy at sixteen until now the native New Yorker with perseverance he has propelled upward through generations of great musicians to hone his skills and develop the essential qualities generated the fruits of his love for music are eloquently communicated on the “Upper West Side Story” his tenth and current recording on Origin Records.