Release Date: 22 May 2020
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805552217728
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 22 May 2020
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805552217728
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
With a sweeping collection of new music, acclaimed trumpeter/composer Charlie Porter gathers a dynamic group of forward-looking musicians to celebrate America's rich immigrant history. In a time when policy has become a heart-wrenching polarizing topic, Porter felt compelled to reclaim the uniting power of the word "immigrant" through art, knowing its healing capacity can be great when crafted with intention. Porter, saxophonist Nick Biello, pianist Oscar Perez, bassist David Wong, and drummer Kenneth Salters, present ten original compositions in two sets, "Leaving Home" & "New Beginnings." The ensemble burns and soars while embracing many global influences that have found their way into the music, including elements from Porter's Lebanese/Greek/Italian heritage, all while fully living in the essence and language of jazz.
"...an incredibly proficient instrumentalist, with a fluid and expressive style that feels like a fresh twist on the hard-bop establishment" - Jazz Society of Oregon.
- "...technical wizardry patiently unfolding." - DownBeat
Artists:
Charlie Porter - Trumpet
Nick Biello - Tenor Saxophone
Oscar Perez - Piano
David Wong - Double bass
Kenneth Salters - Drums
Sabine Kabongo - Vocals
Tracklisting
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Francesco Crosara
Wil Swindler's Elevenet
George Cotsirilos Quartet
Charlie Porter, Nick Biello, Orrin Evans, Mike Moreno, David Wong, Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece & K
Gregory Dudzienski Quartet
Ted Piltzecker
Russell Kranes, Alex Levine, Sam Weber, Jay Sawyer
Charlie Porter, Nick Biello, Orrin Evans, Mike Moreno, David Wong, Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece & K