Release Date: 26 October 2018
Label: Origin Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805558275920
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 26 October 2018
Label: Origin Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 805558275920
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
Drummer Kobie Watkins is joined by a new line-up for the new album, 'Movement'.
Known for his fiery, emotive drumming from the last decade of touring and recording with Sonny Rollins, Bobby Broom and Kurt Elling, Kobie Watkins was at the same time visualizing musical concepts for his own compositions and group. First explored on his 2009 solo debut, 'Involved', Watkins' new formation was created from the inside out, born and cultivated from his travels and experiences and realised through his performing relationship with pianist Justin Nielson and his creatively connected bandmates. Though born and raised in Chicago and now based in North Carolina, the Grouptet was formed by happenstance in Idaho near the entrance to Yellowstone, where they were each brought in to teach. The remoteness allowed them to freely explore their own collective voice resulting in this collection of nine inspired originals, along with a slinky new arrangement of 'Manteca'.
"Watkins'...dominating presence is undeniable" -John Barron, All About Jazz
Tracklisting
Xose Miguelez
Joachim Mencel, Steve Cardenas, Scott Colley & Rudy Royston
Thomas Marriott, Orrin Evans, Luques Curtis & Mark Whitfield Jr
Ted Moore Trio
Jared Hall
Meridian Odyssey
Ben Patterson, Shawn Purcell, Chris Ziemba, Paul Henry, Todd Harrison
Brent Jensen
Sultan Stevenson
John Patitucci
Tommy Whittle & Alan Barnes
Xhosa Cole
John Clayton & Mulgrew Miller
George Cables
Sylvaine Helary & Orchestre Incandescent
The Exu