Ulysses Jr. Owens & Generation Y -New Beat

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01. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Sticks"
02. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Better Days"
03. Ulysses Owens Jr./Ulysses Owens Jr. & Benny Benack III "London Towne"
04. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Until I See You Again"
05. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Soulful"
06. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Heart Full Of Rhythm"
07. Ulysses Owens Jr./Ulysses Owens Jr. & Sarah Hanahan "Bird Lives"
08. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Helen's Song"
09. Ulysses Owens Jr. "Chicken An' Dumplins"

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Featuring Sarah Hanahan on saxophone, Benny Benack III, Phil Norris & Anthony Hervey on trumpets, and Luther Allison and Tyler Bullock on the keys this Generation Y is an updated model of the Jazz Messengers. The material on this album is a culmination of repertoire from Ulysses' influences and mentors like Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove, George Cables, and Art Blakey. -

Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation y - A New Beat / Grammy Award winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. Unleashes his Generation y band giving the listener a front row seat to this generation's top talent. - Generation y is a band concept that was conceived back in 2019 with the goal promoting the next generation of dynamic talent from the top conservatories in NYC and beyond. Led by Ulysses Owens Jr. #who is a Multi Grammy Award-winning Drummer, Producer, Educator and Cultural Entrepreneur. Serving at The Juilliard School in the role of Small Ensemble Director within the Jazz Department for the last 8 years, has given Ulysses a front row seat to this Generation's top talent. The material on this album is a culmination of repertoire from Ulysses' influences and mentors like Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove, George Cables, and of course the great Art Blakey. This Generation y is an updated model of the Jazz Messengers, and many of these band members also perform in Ulysses' big band, and he met many of them at The Juilliard School. This album also features a few original compositions from Luther Allison who is an emerging talent performing with Samara Joy as her pianist, and the album also features a classic from Louis Armstrong titled Heart Full of Rhythm featuring Milton Suggs. This album is a culmination of repertoire that has been performed by this band around the world over the last 4 years and to add another level of nostalgia; it was recorded at the Legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studios in Englewood, NJ

"A New Beat" is the latest CD release by Ulysses Jr. Owens & Generation Y, brought to you by Cellar Live. This album showcases a vibrant blend of contemporary jazz, driven by dynamic rhythms and innovative arrangements that highlight both tradition and modernity. Ulysses Owens Jr., an acclaimed drummer and bandleader, has earned multiple Grammy Awards for his work with artists such as Christian McBride and Kurt Elling. With Generation Y, he brings together some of the most promising young talents in jazz today, creating a soundscape that is fresh yet rooted in classic influences. Cellar Live is renowned for its commitment to high-quality jazz recordings, supporting emerging voices while honoring established legends in the genre.

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CMR031323

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