The 2011 blue note debut of ambrose akinmusire has a similar power and. Ambrose akinmusire quartet at the falcon, january 29. He released his first album, prelude to cora, and moved to new york, where he played with vijay iyer, aaron parks, esperanza spalding and jason moran. In 2007, akinmusire won the carmine caruso international jazz trumpet solo competition and the thelonious monk international jazz competition. Akinmusire was born and raised in oakland, california and first attracted the attention of the saxophonist steve coleman, who asked him to join five elements. John fordham of the guardian stated or his octavevaulting lines and incandescent highend tones, 28yearold californiaborn trumpeter ambrose akinmusire suggests connections with norwegian ambientbrass virtuoso arve henriksen. Justin brown is on drums reprising his role from ambrose s 1st album prelude to cora. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
The ambrose akinmusire quartet usa ambrose akinmusire trumpet. Heavily influenced by early encounters with saxophonists steve coleman and joe henderson while a student here at sjw, as well as by extended studies with trumpet artists. He moved back to new york and began performing with the likes of vijay iyer, aaron parks, esperanza spalding and jason moran. It was released on april 21, 2008 by fresh sound new talent. Video of ambrose akinmusire a blooming bloodfruit in a hoodie audio stablemates prelude. Ambrose akinmusire when the heart emerges glistening mp3. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Ambrose akinmusire, sam harris, harish raghavan, justin brown, order tickets, find location and other info. That year akinmusire also won the carmine caruso international jazz trumpet solo competition and released his debut album prelude to cora on the fresh sound label. Jazz at princeton university presents guest artist and blue note records trumpeter ambrose akinmusire in the world premiere of slightly left of sorrows song, commissioned by jazz at princeton university to commemorate the 150th anniversary of w.
Prelude ambrose akinmusire to cora barcode and other identifiers barcode. New visions and colorful dreams emanate from the horn and pen of trumpeter ambrose akinmusire. Benny reid, 29, is an saxophonist, composer, teacher, and recording artist who studied at indiana university and now resides in new york. The titles prose speaks of trumpeter ambrose akinmusire s poetic leanings. Akinmusire honed his craft with sax trailblazer steve. Akinmusire was asked to join colemans five elements, embarking on a european tour when he was just a 19yearold student at the manhattan school of music. Like his contemporaries pianist robert glasper, drummer kendrick scott and guitarist mike moreno, akinmusire draws inspiration not just within the jazz.
The album is dedicated to akinmusire s mother, cora. Jazz at princeton university presents trumpeter ambrose. The young horn man, who turns 29 on may day, doesnt stake that claim in the usual way. This edition features articles and interviews with don was, brian blade, ambrose akinmusire. Special edition of the all about jazz magazine celebrating the 75th anniversary of blue note records. One such freethinking artist is young trumpeter ambrose akinmusire, who was first discovered by saxophonist steve coleman at the tender age of 19. View all albums and help us complete ambrose akinmusire discography. A rising jazz star whos received a lions share of awards and accolades yet is not resting on past laurels, he continues to search for artistic expression with indemand chops and inventive writing that has illuminated the recordings of other artists and his own band since 2008s debut prelude. In 2011 akinmusire returned with his sophomore album, when the heart emerges glistening, on blue note records. Ambrose akinmusire is staking his claim as the next important voice on the jazz trumpet with when the heart emerges glistening, only his second album as a leader and his first for blue note records.
Ambrose akinmusire, a trumpeter from the usa, is only 34, but has already amassed many impressive. Akinmusire who hails from oakland, ca has a beautful tone on the trumpet and great chops as well. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Skopje jazz festival 2012 by skopje jazz festival issuu.
About ambrose akinmusire and when the heart emerges glistening by the time the lone standard whats new. Ambrose akinmusire when the heart emerges glistening 2011. Competition and released his debut album prelude to cora on the fresh sound label. Since arriving as a bandleader on 2008s prelude to cora, trumpeter ambrose akinmusire proved a forwardthinking musician. But this is american jazz, and the newcomer already sounds like a redefining force in that sphere. Blue note records signs jazz trumpeter ambrose akinmusire. About ambrose during his 15year career, ambrose akinmusire has paradoxically situated himself in both the center and the periphery of jazz, most recently emerging in classical and hip hop circles.
A year later he released his debut solo album, prelude to cora, on fresh sound new talent. Ambrose akinmusire when the heart emerges glistening. Ambrose akinmusire prelude to cora blue sounds fresh sound. With his working quintet tenor saxophonist walter smith, drummer justin brown, bassist harish raghavan, and pianist sam harris he expands the frame to include guitarist charles altura. The imagined savior is far easier to paint ambrose. Ambrose was a member of the berkeley high school jazz ensemble when he caught the attention of saxophonist steve coleman. Origami harvest, an album by ambrose akinmusire on spotify. In 2007, akinmusire won the thelonious monk international jazz competition and carmine caruso international jazz trumpet solo competition and released his debut recording prelude to cora on the. While he does have the honored award and sharpened abilities, his debut recording, prelude. Hes on a perpetual quest for new paradigms, masterfully weaving inspiration from other genres, arts, and life in general into compositions that.
After two staggering studio albums when the heart emerges glistening in 2011 and the imagined savior is far easier to paint in 2014 and one brilliant live album a rift in decorum in 2017, all three released on blue note, ambrose akinmusire has changed gear with a multifaceted and ambitious work that mixes jazz, string quartet, poetry and rap. Buy prelude to cora by ambrose akinmusire on blue sounds store. After the stunning modern jazz trumpeter ambrose akinmusire delivered on the acclaimed when the heart emerges glistening in 2011, he plays it anything but safe on the imagined savior is far easier to paint. He surveys postbop, ballads, free jazz, and funk with equanimous enthusiasm, mashing them up seamlessly. Like his contemporaries pianist robert glasper, drummer kendrick scott and guitarist mike moreno, akinmusire draws inspiration not just within the. Since his most recent album in 2014, akinmusire has continued to gain recognition, not only in the jazz world but. Akinmusire will perform the 8movement suite with the schools small group i under the leadership of saxophonist and. Akinmusire composed all but three tracks, including jazz standard stablemates by saxophonist benny golson.
Passages of minimally accompanied trumpet are masterpieces of patient development, as is the ensemble ballad henya, with its. Akinmusire pronounced ahkinmoosiree hails from the bay area, but came east to study jazz at the manhattan school of music. It was released on april 21, 2008 20080421 by fresh sound. Ambrose akinmusire, prelude for cora, fresh sounds records. Buy the imagined savior is far easier to paint by ambrose akinmusire music albums. When the heart emerges glistening is his first recording for blue note, following his 2008 debut, prelude. Though ambrose akinmusire s blue note debut is rooted in the classics, this isnt a throwback. When the heart emerges glistening showcases his songwriting, rich harmonic sense and kinetic working band as much as his dynamic soloing. Ambrose akinmusire when the heart emerges glistening 2011 written by bluesever sunday, 24 july 2011 18. Blue note records under the umbrella of the emi label has announced the signing of trumpeter ambrose akinmusire, who won the thelonious monk competition in 2007. The overall mood and tone of the album is similar to a mid 60s wayne shorter album. Find him on twitter, all about jazz, myspace, or youtube he recently released his second album, escaping shadows, on the concord jazz label. A beginners guide to modern art jazz luke muehlhauser.
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