Jason Marsalis & The 21st Century Trad Band
Release Date: 19 January 2018
Label: Basin Street Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 652905030523
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Jason Marsalis, the consummate drummer turned mallet-master, releases 'Melody Reimagined: Book 1' the first in a series that finds the New Orleans-born phenom in his element writing, producing, and arranging all original music that is deeply informed by not only the rich tradition of jazz, but a wide understanding and appreciation of music in general.
The youngest member of and NEA Jazz Master with his musical family, Marsalis has proven his genius and dedication to the art form of jazz by first establishing himself as a world class drummer, and then completely reinventing himself as a master on the vibraphone and other mallet instruments in the mould of greats such as Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson. In fact, he has been selected as a featured artist to tour with the legendary Lionel Hampton Big Band to share the music of the legendary bandleader.
An all-around musical polymath, it is a true treat to hear Marsalis perform a whistle-solo, or demonstrate his perfect pitch - he recently made his debut on vocals singing a low bass line on the Kermit Ruffins/Irvin Mayfield produced track "Don't Worry Be Happy" in addition to providing vibraphone, marimba, whistle, woodblocks, shakers, snaps, claps, and chest drum. Those familiar with Marsalis' work, such as 2014's 'The 21st Century Trad Band' and 2013's 'In A World of Mallets' (that hit #1 on JazzWeek radio charts) will recognise his solid band formerly dubbed The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, and now called The 21st Century Trad Band with Austin Johnson on piano, Will Goble on bass, and Dave Potter on drums - a group of young, dynamic players that bring a fresh perspective, but who can hang with the elite playing of Marsalis on vibraphone.
Tracklisting
Jeremy Davenport
Kermit Ruffins
Los Hombres Calientes: Irving Mayfield & Bill Summers
Los Hombres Calientes
Kermit Ruffins & Rebirth Brass Band
Jason Marsalis
Henry Butler
Kermit Ruffins
Patchwork Jazz Orchestra
Elaine Delmar
Ross McHenry
Open Thread (Peggy Lee, Julien Wilson, Theo Carbo, Dylan van der Schyff)
Antonio Farao
Mark Guiliana
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Conrad Herwig
