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Brandee Younger Trio at Jazz Alley
by Paul Rauch
Brandee Younger Trio Jazz Alley Seattle, WA June 6, 2023 The community of innovative and groundbreaking harpists is a small one. All of these visionaries have taken the large, but delicate instrument out of the context of European classical music, and ventured into a variety of genres, most notably, post-bop jazz. The entirety of the post- bop lineage can be traced back to Detroit harpist Dorothy Ashby, a fine singer and composer as well. ...
Continue ReadingBrandee Younger at Dazzle
by Geoff Anderson
Brandee Younger Dazzle Denver, Colorado June 4, 2023 The harp is far from a common jazz instrument and the list of famous jazz harpists is a short one. In fact, the list of significant jazz harpists probably numbers about two: Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. There have been a few others here and there, but none that had the impact of those two. But wait, there's a new contender on the scene: Brandee ...
Continue ReadingBrandee Younger: Brand New Life
by La-Faithia White
American harpist and composer Brandee Younger fuses hip hop, classical, funk and jazz on Brand New Life. Younger became a Grammy award nominee for her label debut. Brand New Life features new works inspired by her hero, harpist Dorothy Ashby. “You're A Girl For One Man Only" written by Younger and Ashby, has reinterpretations of Dorothy Ashby; a beautiful, meditative love song and nice collaboration with the vibraphone; a smooth introduction with Younger and drum snares. “Brand New ...
Continue ReadingBrandee Younger, Clovis Nicolas, Guillaume Vierset, Mariusz Sobanski & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Strings, strings and more strings in this episode... from those of Brandee Younger's and Dorothy Ashby's harps, to those of the Ulysses String Quartet; from those of the guitars of Marc Ribot, Mariusz Sobanski and Guillaume Vierset, to those of the basses of Meshell Ndegeocello and Clovis Nicolas.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Hot Mustard feat. Alanna Royale “The End of Time" Seconds (Color Red) 0:16 Host talks ...
Continue ReadingBrandee Younger, Art Farmer, and Bill Bruford
by Jerome Wilson
This show includes saxophonists, spiritual jazz and jazz-rock. Artists heard on the show include Brandee Younger, Joe Lovano, Bill Bruford, Roxy Coss, and David Virelles. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Roxy Coss “Ely, MN" from Disparate Parts (Outside In) 00:54 Wayne Shorter Quarter “S. S. Golden Mean" from Without A Net (Blue Note) 8:18 Host Speaks 13:31 Sonny ...
Continue ReadingBrandee Younger, Theo Croker, William Parker, Marco Fumo & Other New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
Spiritual jazz, accordions, Ennio Morricone, noir atmospheres, unbridled virtuosos, the mighty guitar of Eva Mendoza, and much more in this set focusing on recent and upcoming releases.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison"Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Theo Croker “Hero Stomp // A Future Past" Hero Stomp // A Future Past—Single (Masterworks) 0:16 Host talks 7:49 Web Web “Akinuba" Web Max (Compost) 9:15 Brandee Younger “Spirit U Will" Somewhere Different (Impulse!) 12:27 Host talks 19:27 ...
Continue ReadingBrandee Younger: Somewhere Different
by Angelo Leonardi
Da un decennio Brandee Younger è il nuovo volto dell'arpa nel jazz ma solo da poco ottiene i pieni riconoscimenti del suo valore: nel 2020 vince il referendum della critica di Down Beat nella categoria emergenti per “Strumenti Vari" e nel recentissimo Critics Poll 2021 è votata al secondo posto in quella principale, dopo la violoncellista Tomeka Reid. Non è casuale la presenza di entrambe nel poliedrico Universal Beings di Makaya McCraven, uno dei dischi più riusciti e acclamati della ...
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