Corey Wilkes | Drop It!

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African American, Jazz, Nu-Voices, Trumpet

Corey Wilkes, Drop It!

Corey Wilkes | Drop It! [Nu-Jazz/Review]

After listening to the tonal phrasings of Chicagoan, trumpeter and Delmar recording artist Corey Wilkes, latest release “Drop It.” I began to envelope and appreciate the pleasantries of his compositions and the assorted shapes, colors and textures that he eloquently executes with ease. In the mean time, snippets of the blues appear on a few compositions here and there as they employee the complexities of the inner city soundscape.

The opening track “Trumpet Player,” originated from a poem written by renowned author Langston Hughes. With a stroke of excellence, he paints a canvas of a hip and subdued unknown trumpet player. On this piece, Wilkes summoned the lyrical musings of spoken word artist Miyanda Wilson to underscore this magical moment. Lyrically, the words by Hughes gracefully articulate the plight of the black experience in America.

Nu-Voices | Afro Blue – Freedom In Song

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New Music, Nu-Voices

The Urban Flux is delighted to share with you our passion about discovering and revealing new unsigned [major label], and independent artists. We like call them, “Nu-Voices.” At this time, we’re honored to present to you “Afro Blue” and their latest recording “Freedom In Song.” This is the first of many upcoming new recordings by new and creative artists.

Afro Blue, Freedom In Song

Since their inception, this dynamic jazz choir has quickly gained national attention. Afro Blue was formed in the spring of 2002 is Howard University’s premier vocal jazz ensemble. Afro Blue has performed at many prestigious venues in and around Washington, DC including The Library of Congress. Freedom In Song is a double-CD compilation of songs recorded by Afro Blue between the years of 2002-2008.

Source: CDBaby.com