{"product_id":"david-big-band-sanford-a-prayer-for-lester-bowie-cd","title":"A Prayer For Lester Bowie (CD)","description":"David Big Band Sanford - A Prayer For Lester Bowie (CD) \u003cbr\u003e Barcode: 186980000862 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposer-arranger\u003cbr\u003eand bandleader David Sanford has a\u003cbr\u003ecapacious musical mind, one attuned to multiple genres and the joy of their\u003cbr\u003eaural collision. Keenly attuned not only to his rich African-American\u003cbr\u003einheritance but also to the widest range of culture, he has been influenced by\u003cbr\u003ebig-band classics and avant-jazz innovators as well as the sweep of the cinema,\u003cbr\u003ethe harmonic explorations of classical modernists, the artful aggression of\u003cbr\u003erock and the irresistible rhythms of funk. Recognized for his accomplishments\u003cbr\u003ein concert halls, on jazz stages and as an educator, Sanford was recently\u003cbr\u003ehonored by the American Academy of Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; Letters for outstanding artistic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanford\u003cbr\u003econvened top jazz and contemporary-music players from across the U.S. in New\u003cbr\u003eYork City to record his music as the David\u003cbr\u003eSanford Big Band, with soloists that include trumpeter Brad Goode, saxophonist Anna\u003cbr\u003eWebber, and trombonist Mike\u003cbr\u003eChristianson. A key contributor to the sound and spirit of the group is Hugh Ragin, who is featured on trumpet\u003cbr\u003eand as composer and conductor of the albums centerpiece and title work, A Prayer For Lester Bowie, which is\u003cbr\u003ean homage to the late, great trumpeter and co-founder of the Art Ensemble of\u003cbr\u003eChicago. The rest of the album comprises six characteristically kaleidoscopic\u003cbr\u003eSanford compositions  inspired by everything from rollercoasters to film noir\u003cbr\u003e plus his modern arrangement of Dizzy\u003cbr\u003eAtmosphere, by one of his earliest jazz influences, Dizzy Gillespie. This\u003cbr\u003eis vibrant, exciting large ensemble music that sees no limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Full Immersion\r 2. Subtraf\r 3. Woman in Shadows\r 4. popit\r 5. A Prayer For Lester Bowie\r 6. Dizzy Atmosphere\r 7. Soldier and the CEO\r 8. V-Reel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 9\/24\/21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat Detail: CD 4-panel Digipak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"David Big Band Sanford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42028161433681,"sku":"G4KJE9-MBC8-4O","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/david-big-band-sanford-a-prayer-for-lester-bowie_ayPXn.jpg?v=1762489532","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/david-big-band-sanford-a-prayer-for-lester-bowie-cd","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}