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Wilkes, Corey & Abstrakt Pulse: Cries From Tha Ghetto (Pi Recordings)

Chicago trumpeter Wilkes, who plays in El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble and Exploding Star Orchestra, in his own Abstrakt Pulse sextet, a modern take on mid-60s jazz.
 

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Corey Wilkes-trumpet, flugelhorn

Scott Hesse-guitar

Kevin Nabors-tenor sax

Junius Paul-bass

Isaiah Spencer-drums

Jumaane Taylor-tap dance


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UPC: B001U2MWBC

Label: Pi Recordings
Catalog ID: Pi 29
Squidco Product Code: 11765

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2009
Country: USA
Packaging: Digipack
Recorded at Studio Chicago, IL by Mike Ward on March 17 and May 15, 2008; and at Bel Air Studio, Chicago, IL by Todd Carter on Octboer 13, 2008.

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"One of the hottest young trumpeters on the scene today, Corey Wilkes shows off another side of his musical personality with his new release Cries from tha Ghetto. Unlike his prior release as a leader, Drop It, on which Wilkes focuses more on his funky soul side, Cries from tha Ghetto demonstrates a mid-60s Blue Note sensibility - think Freddie Hubbard's Breaking Point or Lee Morgan's Search for a New Land - melded with the influence of Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM). Wilkes' playing evinces the concise, bravura playing of Hubbard and Morgan combined with the more open style of Lester Bowie. Indeed, Wilkes was hand-picked by Roscoe Mitchell in 2003 to replace the irreplaceable Bowie as trumpeter in the Art Ensemble of Chicago, the flagship band of the AACM. As the jazz cognoscenti know there probably is no greater compliment that can be paid to a jazz musician.

Wilkes is based in Chicago, and it seems that a whole scene revolves around him in that musically vibrant city. The CD features just one of many bands that Wilkes leads: Abstrakt Pulse features Kevin Nabors - tenor, Scott Hesse - guitar, Junius Paul - bass, Isaiah Spencer - Drums, and tap dancer Jumaane Taylor, each an up-and-comer on the Chicago jazz scene. Wilkes also plays regularly with the Chicago greats Ernest Dawkins, Von Freeman, Fred Anderson and in Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, as well as with younger influential artists such as Rob Marzurek's Exploding Star Orchestra, Nicole Mitchell, and Tortoise*8. He tours regularly with **The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Roscoe Mitchell, drummer Will Cahoun from Living Colour, and most recently with virtuoso saxophonist James Carter. Any musician who can stand toe to toe on stage with both Roscoe Mitchell and James Carter is clearly someone to be reckoned with."-Pi Recordings


Artist Biographies

"Corey Wilkes has established himself as one of the best improvising trumpeters in the modern era. Having the skill and maturity to approach mainstream repertoire of jazz standards with his own unique sensibilities, he combines them with his deep appreciation of hip-hop. Corey continues to bring his brand of musicianship and talent to the forefront of the genre.

As a child, growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Wilkes was surrounded by the sounds of Blues, R&B, Soul, Funk and Jazz. He picked up the trumpet for the first time at the age of 10 participating in his school band programs. Corey's natural talent immediately began to flourish. His confidence and maturity were well beyond his years. As a student at Rich South High School in Richton Park, Illinois, his hard work and dedication secured him a spot in the Illinois All State Honors Jazz Combo; the first student in the school's history to do so.

Corey has also shared the stage with numerous Jazz Masters including but not limited to; Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, James Moody, Kurt Elling, Von Freeman, Greg Osby, Roscoe Mitchell, Marcus Belgrave, Clark Terry, Harry "Sweets" Edison and Mulgrew Miller. His soulful notes can be heard gracing a variety of contemporary projects including sets by DJ Logic, Osunlade and Josh Deep; tracks on Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped Vol. 4, Kahil El Zabar's Ascension Loft Series as well as Nona Hendryx, Soulive, Meshell Ndegocello and Ledisi."

-ArtistEcard (https://artistecard.com/CoreyWilkes)
3/13/2024

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"Junius Paul, composer, bandleader & acoustic and electric bassist, was born and raised in the Chicago area and is a graduate of St. Xavier University (Chicago). An internationally established bassist, some of Junius' performance and/or recording credits include The Art Ensemble Of Chicago, numerous configurations of ensembles led by Roscoe Mitchell, Famoudou Don Moye Sun Percussion Summit, AACM Small Ensemble & Big Band, Makaya McCraven, The Fred Anderson Trio, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Dee Alexander, The Curtis Fuller Quintet, Willie Pickens, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marquis Hill, KRS-One and Donald Byrd among others. In 2013-14, Junius served as music department faculty for Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL). In 2017, Junius was the featured artist and honoree for his alma mater, St. Xavier University's Jazz Weekend. Junius is scheduled to perform the 2018 Chicago Jazz Festival with his quartet and is finishing his debut album, set for release in early 2019 via International Anthem Recording Company."

-Junius Paul Website (https://juniuspaulmusic.com/)
3/13/2024

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Track Listing:



1. First Mind 9:06

2. Abstrakt #1 0:44

3. SICK JJ 6:30

4. Levitation 7:23

5. Rain 4:49

6. Cries From Tha Ghetto 10:53

7. Abstrakt #2 1:13

8. Visionary of an Abstrakt 7:45

9. Abstrakt #3 1:01

10. Villa Tiamo 5:12

11. Abstrakt #4 0:25

12. Chasin' LeRoy 4:18

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Pi Records

Improvised Music
Jazz
Chicago Jazz & Improvisation
Chicago Jazz & Improvisation
Sextet Recordings

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