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Follow the Leader by William Flynn

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Album Title: Seaside
Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2022

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Halfway through his fourth year teaching at Wichita State University, guitarist William Flynn found himself on the road through the plains of Kansas to Florida's Gulf Coast for a month-long artist residency in the idyllic panhandle community of Seaside. The isolation of the ocean-front cottage, away from his life and job allowed for a barely imaginable creative focus, diving into a daily composing regimen and added time for reflection. With a band of Kansas City-based musicians - pianist Roger Wilder, bassist Sam Copeland, drummer Brian Steever, and a guest visit from vocalist Emily Merrell - ‘Seaside’ deals an inspired modern jazz sound, revealing melodies and harmonies captured during a particularly rich creative episode in Flynn's career.

Tracks

Follow the Leader; January; Blue Ridge; 30A; Birthday Song; Sea Song; Heatwave; New Year; House of Savannah Street; Sundog.

Personnel

Additional Personnel

Emily Merrell: voice.

Date featured

June 22, 2022

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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