Diary of a Bandstand

Diary of a Bandstand

Diary of a Bandstand

ASIN: B0006NI3CS

Track Listings
 
1. The Return (feauturing gunn fu)
2. The Meeting
3. Purpose
4. Comprehension of Self
5. Rob's Interlude
6. After The Gig
7. Remix
8. Mr. Hurt
9. Before The Dawn

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Diary of a Bandstand is a venture in jazz with an interesting twist that infuses elements of hip-hop, funk and soul. The 24-year old takes on an ambitious role, displaying his compositional skills as well as his ability in hip-hop production.

Growing up in Miami, FL, Darryl Reeves was initially attracted to jazz through hip-hop music. When he found the source of the jazz samples in hip-hop, it prompted him to delve deeper into jazz. He attended Jackson State University on a full scholarship, where he studied music education. Upon graduating, he moved two and a half down the road to New Orleans, LA. He completed a master's degree at the University of New Orleans where he studied with Terence Blanchard. "Darryl Reeves is one of the innovative, bright, shining stars who is about to burst onto the jazz scene with an energy and direction that is very unique," said Blanchard of Reeves. While in school, Reeves released "The Activator," a self-produced album that was featured by JazzSouth, a radio program produced by the Southern Arts Federation.

Diary of a Bandstand features a reunion of former JSU students including two-time Grammy nominated Russell Gunn, bassist Rodney Jordan and drummer Lumark Gulley ( who all attended the school several years before Reeves). Also featured is critically acclaimed keyboardist Robert Glasper (Terence Blanchard, Roy Hargrove, Bilal), labelmate saxophonist Quamon Fowler and bassist Edwin Livingston (Los Hombres Calientes). The album features seven original compositions as well as "Mr.Hurt" by tenor saxophonist Gregory Tardy and "Before the Dawn," a soul ballad by Patrice Rushen. Many have already begun to spread news about the album, including Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, drummer of The Roots. "The Patrice jawn is craaaaaaaaaazy . . . yaaaaaow! " Thompson said of Reeves' arrangement.

Diary of a Bandstand,Darryl Reeves,Continuum Music
Diary of a Bandstand
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD !
Diary of a Bandstand
Darryl Reeves
Manufacturer: Continuum Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006NI3CS
Release Date: 2004-11-23

Tracks:

  1. The Return (feauturing gunn fu)
  2. The Meeting
  3. Purpose
  4. Comprehension of Self
  5. Rob's Interlude
  6. After The Gig
  7. Remix
  8. Mr. Hurt
  9. Before The Dawn

Album Description

Diary of a Bandstand is a venture in jazz with an interesting twist that infuses elements of hip-hop, funk and soul. The 24-year old takes on an ambitious role, displaying his compositional skills as well as his ability in hip-hop production.

Growing up in Miami, FL, Darryl Reeves was initially attracted to jazz through hip-hop music. When he found the source of the jazz samples in hip-hop, it prompted him to delve deeper into jazz. He attended Jackson State University on a full scholarship, where he studied music education. Upon graduating, he moved two and a half down the road to New Orleans, LA. He completed a master's degree at the University of New Orleans where he studied with Terence Blanchard. "Darryl Reeves is one of the innovative, bright, shining stars who is about to burst onto the jazz scene with an energy and direction that is very unique," said Blanchard of Reeves. While in school, Reeves released "The Activator," a self-produced album that was featured by JazzSouth, a radio program produced by the Southern Arts Federation.

Diary of a Bandstand features a reunion of former JSU students including two-time Grammy nominated Russell Gunn, bassist Rodney Jordan and drummer Lumark Gulley ( who all attended the school several years before Reeves). Also featured is critically acclaimed keyboardist Robert Glasper (Terence Blanchard, Roy Hargrove, Bilal), labelmate saxophonist Quamon Fowler and bassist Edwin Livingston (Los Hombres Calientes). The album features seven original compositions as well as "Mr.Hurt" by tenor saxophonist Gregory Tardy and "Before the Dawn," a soul ballad by Patrice Rushen. Many have already begun to spread news about the album, including Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, drummer of The Roots. "The Patrice jawn is craaaaaaaaaazy . . . yaaaaaow! " Thompson said of Reeves' arrangement.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great CD !.......2006-05-01

I first heard this album in Atlanta on WCLK. After The Gig is one of my favorite songs hands down. Much Props to Mr. Reeves. A few years ago, I checked out Reeves in ATL with bassist Rodney Jordan He plays with a lot of fire. I can't wait until his next one comes out, I know it'll be amazing.

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