Title:
The Omni-American Book Club [CD] : my journey through literature in music
Publication Date:
2019
Publication Information:
[New York] : Hollistic Musicworks, [2019]
℗2019
Physical Description:
2 audio discs (1 hr., 56 min., 8 sec.) : digital, CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Abstract:
The books that have shaped Lynch's consciousness, and thus his music, have been myriad, and his dedications for the music of The Omni-American Book Club reflect both the diversity and the focus of his reading interests. Alongside a strong emphasis on the work of African-American writers and writing on African-American culture, both classic and contemporary, Lynch's reading interests range widely in the area of social consciousness and social justice. The nine compositions that make up The Omni-American Book Club offer a panoramic view of Lynch's world as composer, arranger and trumpet soloist in his first big band recording as a leader. With the help of all-star cast of special guests, Lynch's pieces blend Afro-Caribbean jazz and straight-ahead swingers with hints of hip hop, funk, bossa nova and even trap music to reveal the most realized and accomplished expression of his vision as a composer to date. Connects Lynch's lifelong passion for reading and the books that have shaped his life with his original music.
General Note:
Compositions and arrangements by Brian Lynch.
Program notes (15 pages) inserted in container.
Performers:
Brian Lynch Big Band, Brian Lynch, leader, trumpet ; with featured performers.
Contents:
Crucible for crisis (featuring Dafnis Prieto and Orlando "Maraca" Valle) (12:08) -- The struggle is in your name (featuring Donald Harrison) (8:59) -- Affective affinities (featuring Regina Carter) (8:05) -- The trouble with Elysium (featuring Dave Liebman) (13:33) -- Inevitability and eternity (10:05) -- Tribute to blue (Mitchell) (featuring Jim Snidero) (8:34) -- Opening up (10:15) -- Africa my land (11:09) -- Woody Shaw (8:44) -- The struggle is in your name (extended version) (featuring Donald Harrison) (12:24) -- Woody Shaw (extended version) (12:12).
Language:
No linguistic content
English
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