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Praise by Anthony Branker

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Album Title: Songs My Mom Liked
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2024

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Celebrating the life and resilience of his 88-year-old mother, composer Dr. Anthony Branker's 10th Origin release is a gift to Joan Branker who has been mightily challenged by the ongoing cognitive decline of dementia. Conceptualized after witnessing how her face would brighten and her body would start to move when listening to his earlier music, he was driven to re-imagine 11 of these compositions, along with "If," written by his daughter at 11, for his brilliant ensemble, Imagine. Saxophonist Donny McCaslin, trumpeter Philip Dizack, pianist Fabian Almazan, bassist Linda May Han Oh, drummer Rudy Royston, guitarist Pete McCann, and vocalist Aubrey Johnson each bring inspired musicianship and deep soul to the lyrical flow, ingenious rhythmic interplay, and spirited performances that have come to define Branker’s projects. ‘Songs My Mom Liked’ is yet another engrossing project and celebration of life, from the mind and pen of Anthony Branker.

Tracks

Praise; Sketches of Selim; The Holy Innocent (for KB and the Children of Gaza); Crystal Angel; Land of Milk & Honey ; The House of the Brotherhood of the Black Heads; Three Gifts (From a Nigerian Mother to God); Imani (Faith); Hope; When We Said Goodbye; To Be Touched (By the Spirit); If...

Personnel

Anthony Branker
composer / conductor
Donny McCaslin
saxophone, tenor
Linda May Han Oh
bass, acoustic

Additional Personnel

Aubrey Johnson: vocals; Pete McCann: guitar.

Date featured

June 29, 2024

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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