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Jonathan Whitney

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Jonathan W. Whitney, the composer, drummer and artivist, blends jazz and classical elements in his compositions, drawing from his upbringing in Newark, Delaware, where his father's musical influence shaped his early years. His music, characterized by intricate melodies and textured arrangements, serves as a vehicle for exploration and understanding. Through meticulous research and intentional composition, Whitney crafts pieces that resonate both intellectually and emotionally with audiences. His diverse portfolio includes collaborations with choreographers, performances with renowned ensembles, and commissioned works like the jazz suite Cooch’s Bridge: The African American Presence, the mixed ensemble work When the Two Shall Meet, and Bedtime (originally for baroque ensemble and later orchestrated for string quartet) showcasing his depth and versatility as a composer.
Life's Dimensions

Label: Independent
Released: 2020
Track listing: 1. Aiye
2. Dreaming of Peace
3. Perspectives
4. Circle of Love
5. Life’s Dimensions
6. One heart, One Love
7. Still In My Thoughts
8. Thoughts
9. Peace (Interlude)
10. Violence Follows the Silence
11. Simon’s Song
12. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
Lili Añel: Better Days

by Chris M. Slawecki
Singer-songwriter Lili Añel and Better Days sound cut straight out of the northeast US. It's more than the geographic location of Añel's birth (Spanish Harlem, El Barrio," in New York) or where she was raised (South Bronx), and it's more than where she has based her career (Philadelphia, PA). It's in the sound and attitude of ...
Innervisions, Improvisations and Other Jazz Fevers

by Chris M. Slawecki
Lili Añel Better Days Winding Way Records 2019 Singer-songwriter Lili Añel and Better Days sound cut straight out of the northeast US. It's more than the geographic location of Añel's birth (Spanish Harlem, El Barrio," in New York) or raised (South Bronx), and it's more than ...