Otis Brown III – The Thought Of You (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 57:00 minutes | 623 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Drummer Otis Brown III – an invaluable sideman with the likes of Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Oliver Lake, Somi, and others – has announced the release of his debut album The Thought of You via Revive/Blue Note.
Brown’s maiden voyage features an impressive roll call of artists including a core band consisting of pianist Robert Glasper, trumpeter Keyon Harrold, saxophonist John Ellis, and bassist Ben Williams, with organist Shedrick Mitchell and guitarist Nir Felder making special appearances. Singers Bilal, Gretchen Parlato, and Nikki Ross contribute standout performances that underscore the sentiments of the album’s co-producer, Derrick Hodge, who says, “Otis has become one of those drummers who once you hear him play, his experience becomes your experience in the moment.”
“Everything on this record is a part of me,” says Brown of the 11-track set which features originals from Brown and his bandmates as well as unexpected covers. The album embodies the essence of what Brown holds most dear: faith and family. These themes run throughout from a stunning gospel medley featuring Ross to the reinvention of Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One” – one of two dedications to Brown’s wife – which is given a complete makeover with a new arrangement by Glasper and a moving vocal performance by Parlato.
Tracklist:
01. Otis Brown III – The Way (Truth & Life) (07:47)
02. Otis Brown III – The Thought Of You, Pt. I (feat. Bilal) (04:11)
03. Otis Brown III – Interlude I – Truth (01:29)
04. Otis Brown III – Stages Of Thought (07:18)
05. Otis Brown III – The Two Become One (For Paula) (06:51)
06. Otis Brown III – You’re Still The One (feat. Gretchen Parlato) (05:03)
07. Otis Brown III – The Thought Of You, Pt. II (03:15)
08. Otis Brown III – I Love You Lord/We Exalt Thee/In The Beginning (feat. Nikki Ross) (08:20)
09. Otis Brown III – The Thought Of You, Pt. III (feat. Bilal) (05:27)
10. Otis Brown III – I Am Your Song (feat. Nikki Ross) (05:10)
11. Otis Brown III – Interlude II – Life (02:04)
Personnel:
Otis Brown III – drums
Robert Glasper – piano
Keyon Harrold – trumpet
John Ellis – saxophone
Ben Williams – bass
Shedrick Mitchell – organ
Nir Felder – guitar
Bilal, Gretchen Parlato, Nikki Ross – vocals
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