Blakey Jazz Messengers
Blues Man from Memphis
More from the Musical Mind of Donald Brown
Featuring John Clayton, Stefon Harris, and Gregory Tardy
The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra's debut cd for Blue Canoe Records, "Blues Man from Memphis", is a most adventurous big band effort featuring the work of Donald Brown. The recording also highlights the prodigious talents of three other world renowned artists: bassist John Clayton, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, and saxophonist Greg Tardy.
Pianist Donald Brown (who also produced the cd) is considered to be one of the most innovative composers in the field of jazz today. Among the many accolades Brown has received, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis says: "Donald Brown is a genius." Bassist Ron Carter adds: "For those who look around and ask, 'Where is the next great jazz composer? Who is going to lead the music into the twenty-first century?' Look no further. Donald Brown is here." Brown's compositions have been recorded by many artists. Wynton Marsalis' recording of "Insane Asylum" on "J-Mood" was nominated for a Grammy, as was Donald Byrd's recording of "Theme for Malcolm".
As a testimonial to Donald Brown's expertise as a piano player, the late Art Blakey professed: "Donald Brown is one of my favorite accompanists with The Jazz Messengers since Cedar Walton and Walter Bishop, Jr."
The KJO is a supercharged, motivated ensemble formed in 1999 by trumpet player/arranger Vance Thompson. Although a large group (17+ members), they perform regularly and have played prestigious venues such as The Montreaux Jazz Festival. The Knoxville Jazz Orchestra has a wide fan base, largely due to the enthusiasm incurred by compelling and exciting arrangements and famous guest artists.
All of the compositions on this cd are by Donald Brown. The arrangements and orchestrations are by Vance Thompson and Bill Mobley, respectively.
"Blues Man from Memphis" is an ingenious, inspired work for the contemporary jazz big band. Twenty-first century jazz is alive and thriving.
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