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Jamie Ousley: A Sea of Voices
by Hrayr Attarian
Bassist Jamie Ousley carries the distinction of being named the best south Florida jazz musician,and his A Sea of Voices is a testament that he has indeed earned that honor. Bodies of water inspire the ten tracks that comprise an album that possesses, for its unifying theme, a quiet yet robust religious spirituality. Coldplay's “Swallowed by the Sea" is a classically tinged piece with a palpable--or, rather audible--devotional quality, especially in Ousley's arco bass opening that melts ...
read moreJamie Ousley: Back Home
by Edward Blanco
One of the most in-demand bassist in South Florida, Jamie Ousley comes Back Home with an eclectic collection of songs on his second album featuring nine originals, one standard and a Latin shaded rendition of a Frederic Chopin composition. Originally from Tennessee and now residing in Miami since 1998--where he teaches at Florida International University--the bassist used the international stage from where he draws much experience, to record part of this album. With his core trio band mates of pianist ...
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