James Emery Unveils Musical Mastery with New Album Inside Outlier

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Renowned guitarist and composer James Emery has unveiled his latest musical endeavor, the album Inside Outlier. Featuring a captivating collection of solos and duos, this release showcases Emery's distinctive talent and marks his first foray into the digital music realm.

Album Highlights:

Diverse Selection: Inside Outlier boasts a total of 20 tracks, including 10 mesmerizing solo pieces and 10 dynamic duo performances with bassist Cyrus Campbell.
Covers and Original Works: Emery takes listeners on a journey through musical history with 12 covers, paying homage to iconic composers such as Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Billy Strayhorn, and others. Additionally, the album features 8 new original compositions, highlighting Emery's imaginative and virtuosic guitar playing.

Digital Availability:

Streaming Platforms: Emery's groundbreaking album is now available for downloading and streaming on popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and many others.
Upcoming Releases: While fans can enjoy the digital release, a CD pressing is in the works, and a vinyl release is on the horizon.

Production Credits:

Recording, Mixing, and Mastering: Ed Petersen, based in Santa Fe, NM, played a crucial role in bringing Inside Outlier to life, handling the recording, mixing, and mastering processes.

James Emery's Inside Outlier is a testament to his international acclaim, showcasing both his masterful guitar performances and his prowess as a composer. Experience the extraordinary musical journey now and stay tuned for the upcoming physical releases.

JAMES EMERY | GUITARIST, COMPOSER
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Co-founder of the pioneering chamber jazz ensemble The String Trio of New York, (S3NY), virtuoso guitarist and composer James Emery has received international recognition for his distinctive and highly original approach to both improvisation and composition. James has been highly active as virtuoso performer, and oft-commissioned composer on the international jazz and contemporary music scene since 1975 with over 25 CDs as a leader or co-leader and live performances in more than 25 countries worldwide. His recordings have been described as "innovative and imaginative" and "utterly distinctive" by the Penguin Guide to Jazz, which selected his orchestral recording, Transformations, for its edition titled "The History of Jazz in the 1001 Best Albums." He has received international critical acclaim for his work leading various ensemble formations of jazz and creative music, particularly the S3NY which is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023.

"Emery is one of the world's finest guitarists..." (allaboutjazz.com). His unique artistic
expression has resulted in many awards, grants, and commissions including a Guggenheim Fellowship and 2 grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Emery has performed and recorded with a variety of contemporary music heavyweights, including Anthony Braxton, Steve Reich, Wadada Leo Smith, Henry Threadgill, The Human Arts Ensemble, Joe Lovano, Muhal Richard Abrams, Leroy Jenkins, and many others.

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