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| FYC | Freddie Bryant | "Upper West Side Love Story" "...Upper West Side Love Story stands as a crowning achievement in his [Bryant's] career." - Bill Mikowski Upper West Side Love Story - a 16 movement song cycle with music and lyrics by Freddie Bryant - is a tour-de-force, executed brilliantly by his remarkable ensemble. It is inspired by Bryant's first-hand experiences witnessing the gentrification of his beloved neighborhood. His effort is a confident and profound work of art - deep, textured and resonant. An all-star cast led by Carla Cook's soaring voice and moving performances, includes brilliant soloing by Regina Carter, Donny McCaslin and Steve Wilson, Bryant's guitar, strings and a grooving rhythm section. "UWSLS" guides the listener through a powerful story, from childhood and family, to the current day. A unique jazz vocal recording, like an opera in two acts fusing swing, Latin, Brazilian, Reggae, funk, spoken word and hip-hop influences to relay a musical history of the neighborhood. F E A T U R I N G : Carla Cook: Vocals Regina Carter: Violin Gwen Laster: Viola Akua Dixon: Cello Steve Wilson: Alto/Soprano Sax, Alto/Concert Flutes Donny McCaslin: Tenor/Soprano Sax John Benitez: Bass Alvester Garnett: Drums Freddie Bryan: Guitar, Vocals, Compositions C A T E G O R I E S BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM Upper West Side Live Story FREDDIE BRYANT with CARLA COOK and Regina Carter, Donny McCaslin, Steve Wilson BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE "Moses the Pharoah" FREDDIE BRYANT with DONNY McCASLIN, STEVE WILSON and Carla Cook, Regina Carter BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION "Finale" FREDDIE BRYANT composer write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |