Corey Wilkes -Drop It -Delmark CD Grooves.land/Playthek

Details / Tracklist:

1.1 Trumpet Player - Corey Wilkes, Hughes, Langston

1.2 Sonata in the Key of Jack Daniels

1.3 Drop It

1.4 Remy's Revenge - Corey Wilkes, Baratz, Chelsea

1.5 Touch (Prelude)

1.6 Touch

1.7 Return 2 Sender

1.8 Searchin'

1.9 Ubiquitous Budafly

1.10 Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter - Corey Wilkes, Bullock, Aillene

1.11 Drop It

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Drop It is an album by Corey Wilkes, released in 2008. The album is a jazz CD. -

Jazz trumpeter Corey Wilkes burst on the Chicago jazz scene in 2002. This is his debut as a leader. Corey took on the ghost of Lester Bowie and filled the vacant seat in the Art Ensemble of Chicago. His soulful notes can be heard gracing a variety of projects such as DJ sets by Logic, Osunlade and Josh Deep; tracks on Hidden Beach's Unwrapped Vol. 4, also recorded with Roscoe Mitchell, Art Ensemble, Tortoise, Ernest Dawkins, Nicole Mitchell and Ethnic Heritage Ensemble's Hot 'N' Heavy (DMK DVD 1574, DMK CD 574). with Chelsea Baratz, tenor sax; Jabari Liu, alto sax; Robert "Baabe" Irving III, piano and Fender Rhodes; Junius Paul, bass; Jeremy "Bean" Clemmons, drums.

"Drop It" is the dynamic debut album by acclaimed jazz trumpeter Corey Wilkes, released in CD format by the renowned label Delmark. This record showcases Wilkes' exceptional talent and versatility, blending hard bop, funk, hip-hop influences, and avant-garde elements into a fresh modern jazz sound. The album features both original compositions and innovative arrangements that highlight Wilkes? improvisational prowess and deep understanding of jazz tradition. As one of Chicago?s most prominent young musicians, Corey Wilkes has already made significant waves on the international scene?he succeeded legendary Lester Bowie in the Art Ensemble of Chicago and has collaborated with artists such as Roscoe Mitchell and Kurt Elling. Delmark Records, established in 1953, is celebrated for its dedication to authentic blues and jazz recordings; it remains a pillar of independent music production known for discovering groundbreaking talents like Corey Wilkes.

Producer:

Corey Wilkes, Steve Wagner

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Manufacturer No.:

DE582

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