Black Art Jazz Collective -Truth To Power -HIGH NOTE CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Black Heart

1.2 The Fabricator

1.3 Truth to Power

1.4 It's Alright

1.5 Coming of Age

1.6 Dsus

1.7 Code Switching

1.8 Soliloquy (For Sidney Poitier)

1.9 Lookin' for Leroy

1.10 Blues on Stratford Road

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Truth To Power by Black Art Jazz Collective, released 16 February 2024, includes the following tracks: "Truth To Power", "Coming Of Age", "Code Switching", "Lookin' For Leroy" and more. This version of Truth To Power comes as a 1xCD. -

For it's 10th anniversary release, the Black Art Jazz Collective (BAJC), hailed by DownBeat Magazine as "a powerhouse of contemporary jazz talent," offers ten exciting and unique works that speak to both artistic freedom and musical sensibility relative to the tenor of our times. The band features an all-star line-up, including founding members Wayne Escoffery, Jeremy Pelt, James Burton III, Xavier Davis and Johnathan Blake who are joined by current members Victor Gould, Rashaan Carter and Mark Whitfield Jr. Wayne Escoffery tells us, "I formed Black Art Jazz Collective as an ensemble of African American musicians, celebrating Black culture and the origins of the music through original compositions with unapologetic pride."

Recorded at Trading 8's Recording Studio, Paramus, NJ on May 9 & 10, 2023. Johnathan Blake appears courtesy of Blue Note Records / Wayne Escoffery appears courtesy of Smoke Sessions Records / Visit Jeremy Pelt on the Web at www.jeremypelt.net / Visit Wayne Escoffery on the Web at www.wayneescoffery.com / Wayne Escoffery is a D'Addario Artist and endorses AMT Microphones.

"Truth To Power" is a compelling CD release by the acclaimed Black Art Jazz Collective, brought to you by High Note Records. This album showcases the ensemble's dedication to both musical excellence and cultural expression, blending modern jazz with powerful social commentary. The Black Art Jazz Collective consists of leading figures in contemporary jazz, including Jeremy Pelt, Wayne Escoffery, James Burton III, Xavier Davis, Vicente Archer, and Johnathan Blake. Since their formation in 2012, they have been celebrated for honoring African American artistic legacy while pushing creative boundaries. Their previous albums have received critical acclaim for their sophisticated compositions and dynamic performances. High Note Records is renowned for its commitment to high-quality jazz recordings and has supported numerous legendary artists over the years.

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HCD 7353

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