Contrast by Josh Lawrence
Trumpet player Josh Lawrence examines the scene from a whole new perspective on "Contrast.” Using both his instrument and his skills as a bandleader, Lawrence succeeds in making another inspired statement by exploring several different musical avenues with his "Color Theory" project. Also featured on the record are the colors and sounds of alto saxophonist Caleb Curtis, trombonist David Gibson pianists Orrin Evans and Zaccai Curtis, bassist Luques Curtis, and drummer Anwar Marshall. The session is elegantly lyrical and clearly suggestive of a modern jazz sensibility. With an amazing combination of talents, brilliant performances, and an evocative program of new original compositions, "Contrast" is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to serious listeners and jazz fans everywhere.
Tracklist
| 1. | Circles On Black | 4:23 |
| 2. | Around The Circle | 4:55 |
| 3. | Dominant Curve | 4:50 |
| 4. | Accompanied Contrast | 4:34 |
| 5. | In The Black Square | 6:46 |
| 6. | Gray | 5:59 |
| 7. | Brown | 5:48 |
| 8. | Agent Orange | 5:50 |
| 9. | Blues On The Bridge | 7:57 |
| 10. | Sometimes It Snows In April | 4:49 |
Credits
Josh Lawrence - trumpet
Caleb Curtis - alto saxophone
David Gibson - trombone 2, 4, 5, 8, 9
Zaccai Curtis - piano (1-5 & 7), Rhodes 9
Orrin Evans - piano 8, 9 & 10
Luques Curtis - bass
Anwar Marshall - drums)
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
recorded September 13, 2017 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
photography and package design Ola Baldych
package layout by Jamie Brunson
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Josh Lawrence is a critically acclaimed
trumpeter and composer. Lawrence also co-directs the Fresh Cut Orchestra, is a member of pianist Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band, and is Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts.