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Stephen Bryant RED 123 - New Town - Featured at Jazz Congress Radio Panel Song of the Day at All About Jazz Was Enjoyed By Nearly 2, 500 Viewers In A Few Short Days Jazz Weekly Review Red 123: New Town by George W. Harris • January 2, 2025 Guitarist Steve Bryant, better known as “Red 123” is a six string voice that begs to be heard for those inspired by the sounds of Pat Metheny. He’s got that same sense of traditional melodicism teamed with a modern and forward looking dynamic on this album where he mixes and matches with Digba Ogunbiyi/p, Tom Cottone-Chris Parades/dr, Cody McCorry/b, David Anthony/perc, Jeff Levine/org and Rob Tanico/synth. When plugged in, Bryant delivers clean and clever lines with Ogunbiyi on the upbeat “ New Town” while digging in on the urgent post bopping “Tom’s Blues”. Tanico’s synth work adds to the rich atmosphere of the steady pulsed “A Change For Cody” and the full band grooves well on “Shuffle 96”. On the acoustic side, there’s a longing and shaded read of “Witchita Lineman” and a glorious “ T Wonders” that is panoramic in beauty, with “There Will Be A Day” homespun and rural. Strong ideas-when’s this guy hitting the road? www.red123music.com Review Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation https://jsjbf.org/new-town-by-red-123/ RED 123 emerged from the creative depths of a "Basement Recording" project during the COVID-19 lockdown, exploring unique tunings and innovative sounds. In his early 20's Steve Bryant spent six years playing guitar as a member of the United States Navy Band—an experience that infused his music with a unique blend of structure and improvisation, akin to jazz. This duality reflects his artistic vision, merging disciplined technique with free-spirited expression. Steve is not only a talented guitarist but also a dedicated music educator, composer, and practicing musician. This past year, he has shared the stage with renowned artists including Lee Ritenour and Joshua Redman, further enriching his artistic perspective. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS As RED123, Steve, has been captivating audiences at notable jazz venues such as the Count Basie Theater, various clubs across New Jersey, and festivals, sharing his innovative sound with diverse audiences. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING "Steve, however, was a revelation on guitar, his long fingers allowing him to create runs on the fretboard which were pleasing to the ear and I doubt many players could duplicate. TriCity Jazz with Steve Bryant are one of the finest interpreters of this music on the Jersey Shore." — Tom Baldino, Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation Steve Bryant’s music is a rich, multi-dimensional EP released as RED123. This collection of tunes, written by guitarist/leader Steve Bryant, is a “tapestry of feelings, emotions, desires, longings, understandings... all woven together by Bryant and some truly brilliant musicians and artists.” — Joe Caroselli, Jazz Monthly FOR FANS OF Pat Metheny/Bill Frisell/ECM artists PUBLICITY CONTACT Scott Thompson PR scott@scottthompsonpr.com 203.400.1818 BOOKING SFBRED123@GMAIL.COM @RED123MUSIC _ Recorded at Shorefire Studio Long Branch, NJ Recording Engineer- Joe Dimeo MIxed - Dave O’Donnell Mastering - “The Ranch” All songs written by Steve Bryant with the exeption of “Wichita Lineman’ by Jimmy Webb STREAMING ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIC Release Date: January 10, 2025 |
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