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| GFA: Anson Wright, Only Love with Weber Iago (aka Jasnam Daya Singh). SAPHU RECORDS is proud to present Composer, Published Author and Guitarist Anson Wright Only Love Only Love features a quartet performing all original modern jazz with seven compositions by Anson Wright, and two compositions by Weber Iago (aka Jasnam Daya Singh). All of Anson Wright's compositions are new and have not been previously recorded. Master guitarist, composer, novelist, poet, and educator Anson Wright spent his formative twenties in New York City. A graduate of Princeton, Anson left post-graduate studies at Columbia to pursue his creative visions far from cloistered academia. Living in the East Village and frequenting performances by Charles Mingus at the Five Spot, Anson composed and performed music for finger-style guitar as well as immersing himself in the vibrant literary and alternative education scenes. In addition to pursuing his musical career, Anson completed his novel, Jericho, drove taxi, taught guitar and creative writing, ran a trucking company, and built cabinets. Anson's early jazz studies began in clinics with the legendary jazz guitarist Howard Roberts. Later teachers on the West Coast included John Stowell and Jerry Hahn, as well as Charlie Parker protege Bob Newman and veteran pianist Harry Gillgam. Anson has performed throughout the United States and abroad and has worked with numerous jazz luminaries, including Nancy King, Mel Brown, John Stowell, and Glen Moore. With a style often compared to Jim Hall's, his playing has been lauded as combining "unbridled passion and elegant restraint, " demonstrating what one reviewer calls a "finely honed musical intelligence." Anson's original guitar compositions have been choreographed and performed in modern dance, and his poetry has been set to modern dance and to music. He has taught at numerous schools, including New York University, Pacific University, and Portland Community College. In addition to his feature CD releases, Only Love, State of Grace and Ukiah's Lullaby, Anson is the author of three books. He is one of the small number of jazz artists who have received critical acclaim as writers as well as musicians. Author Anaïs Nin praised the prose in his novel, Jericho: "I liked the bottom of the sea level of your writing. Don't worry about discipline or guidance." The National Endowment for the Arts provided the funding for his second book, Openings. Anson's first full-length poetry book, Sandstone Monastery, was released in 2004. Poems from Sandstone Monastery were set to music by guitarist John Stowell in the 2008 spoken-word CD, The Sky At Our Feet. "Wright is an obvious disciple of the Jim Hall school ... playing rooted in his urbane sensibility." -All About Jazz "Wright's ability to balance technical prowess and beauty is truly the pearl within." -Jazz Sensibilities "Anson Wright is a multi-faceted artist whose talents range from jazz guitarist and composer to novelist and poet...When Anson improvises and composes, the interplay of his musical and literary muses is evident as he develops ideas, creates compelling characters and stories, and crafts beautiful language." -John Stowell "I liked the bottom of the sea level of your writing. Don't worry about discipline or guidance." -Anais Nin Only Love features a quartet performing all original modern jazz with seven compositions by Anson Wright, and two compositions by Weber Iago (aka Jasnam Daya Singh). All of Anson Wright's compositions are new and have not been previously recorded. PLAYERS & INSTRUMENTS: Anson Wright -guitar Jasnam Daya Singh -piano (aka Weber Iago) Brian Casey -bass Todd Scott Bishop -drums TRACKS, COMPOSER, TIMES: 1. Rahway Blues 4:40 Anson Wright 2. Maddie In New York 6:36 Anson Wright 3. Solstice 4:45 Anson Wright 4. Chelsea 6:17Anson Wright 5. Inner Motion 4:15 Anson Wright 6. Merci Mon Frère 7:39 Jasnam Daya Singh 7. Warrior One 7:20 Anson Wright 8. All Shall Rise To Thee 5:05 Jasnam Daya Singh 9. Only Love 7:47 Anson Wright Total Playing Time 54:52 write your comments about the article :: © 2020 Jazz News :: home page |