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Late August by Gregg August
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fave it Latin Jazz | Traditional Jazz Combo
9 tracks | 57 minutes
Released Mar 2005
on Iacuessa Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:52 Sweet Maladie lyrics BUY MP3 05:52 Sweet Maladie lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:52 Sweet Maladie
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:33 Four Two K lyrics BUY MP3 07:33 Four Two K lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:33 Four Two K
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:51 M's Blues lyrics BUY MP3 07:51 M's Blues lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:51 M's Blues
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:34 Los Dos Cotós lyrics BUY MP3 01:34 Los Dos Cotós lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:34 Los Dos Cotós
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:38 Melody in Black and Grey lyrics BUY MP3 07:38 Melody in Black and Grey lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:38 Melody in Black and Grey
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:01 Eulogy lyrics BUY MP3 03:01 Eulogy lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:01 Eulogy
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:36 Deceptions lyrics BUY MP3 06:36 Deceptions lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:36 Deceptions
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:28 Work in Progress lyrics BUY MP3 07:28 Work in Progress lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:28 Work in Progress
Jazz/ Contemporary, Latin, Instrumental
Editorial review
Bassist Gregg August wrote and arranged all of the music for Late August. His writing often makes the core septet sound like a big band. The arrangements are more advanced than hard bop while still mostly being swinging in their own fashion. The instrumentation changes from track to track, with August being showcased on the solo "Eulogy" and a duet with Chembo Corniel's congas on "Los Dos Cotos" while "Deceptions" features guests Frank Wess on tenor and guitarist John Hart. On most of the other selections, trumpeter John Bailey and tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin generally take solo honors, although all of the musicians are top-notch. Although it is doubtful that any of these new songs will be future standards, this is an impressive effort overall for August, a player and writer who deserves to be better known. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Consisting entirely of his own original compositions, "Late August" is the debut recording of bassist Gregg August. The album reflects his wide musical experiences and influences: traditional jazz, afro-cuban, modern jazz, classical, and features an illustrious line up of players. Luminaries Ray Barretto and Frank Wess are joined by up and coming stars John Bailey (trumpet), Myron Walden (alto), Donny McCaslin (tenor), Alon Yavnai (piano), John Hart (guitar), Eric McPhearson (drums), Quincy Davis (drums) and Wilson -Chembo" Corniel (congas).
Gregg lives in New York where he is actively involved in the jazz as well as latin and classical music scenes. He has played and recorded with Paquito D'Rivera, Ray Barretto, James Moody and Ray Vega among many others. He performs regularly with the Orchestra of St. Luke's and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and is the assistant principal bass of The Brooklyn Philharmonic.
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