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| Trombonist Brian Scarborough delivers his new album "We Need the Wind" (Independent Release) Brian Scarborough is a standout trombonist who has made a mark for himself both as a performer and composer. With music described as "...simultaneously stimulating and accessible, refreshingly modern and rooted in tradition, " (Chicago Jazz Magazine), Scarborough continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation as he presents his second album as a bandleader, We Need The Wind. Lauded by trombone legend Michael Dease as a recording that "beautifully capture[s]... Scarborough's attractive tone and vibrant melodic playing, " We Need The Wind once more showcases the brilliantly organic melodies that Scarborough is known for, yet steps boldly into an exploration of new colors and harmonies. Conceptually inspired by Scarborough's own restorative healing process as an artist following the COVID-era pandemic, We Need The Wind paradoxically stands as both deeply introspective yet universally appealing. Brian Scarborough is a top call trombonist, improviser, composer, and educator in the greater Kansas City area. He can be seen performing around Kansas City leading his own ensembles, and is a member of the People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City, the Boulevard Big Band, and is a founding member of Zen Brass. Brian has also appeared with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, the Kansas City Symphony, the Fountain City Brass Band, and was a member of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's inaugural Riff Generation ensemble. Moreover, Brian is a veteran musician of musical theatre, having performed for more than 50 productions; including shows at the Kansas City Music Hall, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Starlight Theatre, New Theatre Restaurant, Owen/Cox Dance Group, Spinning Tree Theatre, Musical Theatre Heritage, and Music Theater Kansas City, among others. Brian serves as a trombone sub for the North American tour of Hadestown, and can also be seen performing for other touring Broadway productions and touring acts when they stop in the area. Brian has also performed in jazz, classical, and chamber settings in Germany, Sweden, and England. write your comments about the article :: © 2024 Jazz News :: home page |