ASI: Asi (aah-see)

Asi

Asi (aah-see)

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Fusion in the truest sense of the word, melodies married to varied grooves. Just plain good music.

tracks

1 All That Remains
2 Shooting The Gaps
3 Are You Talking To Me
4 Titans
5 The Burning
6 Blues for Bearden
7 Flatbush
8 Interlude
9 Something My Father Said
10 Santa Domingo
11 Memories of a Journey
12 Repeat After Me
13 What Is Red ?
14 Without A Doubt

notes

Asi (aah-see) from the Swahili dialect, meaning "it's obvious". And we are obviously just trying to make good music.

"We are not attempting to reinvent the wheel, just trying to put a different spin on it."

Asi (aah-see), is a New York based band whose instrumentation might be familiar, but whose approach to music is both varied and different. All of the bands material is original and written by the groups co-founders, Kendall Scott (guitar/keyboards) and Alonzo Wright (saxophone/flute/percussion/wind synth).

Asi (aah-see) is joined on this project by Gene Lake on drums (David Sanborn, Steve Coleman, MeShell N'degeocello), Reggie Washington on bass (Branford Marsalis, Steve Coleman, Roy Hargrove) and Jeffery Haynes on percussion (Pat Metheny, Cassandra Wilson, Lizz Wright)

"I have always felt that a book is not a book until it has been read, and with this recording I think the same sentiment could be applied. With the writing, playing and recording of this music, the process is only completed when it is listened to and shared.

Please enjoy this chapter from the book of "Asi (aah-see),"

COMING SOON !!! "BITZ OF PIECES" ALONZO WRIGHT'S SOLO PROJECT
featuring: Buddy Williams, Reggie Washington, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Bashiri Johnson, Will Downing, Marvin Sewell, Vincent Henry

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  • Louisville Music News
    author: Martin Kasdan Jr

    From the evidence on this self-titled project, "it's obvious" that Wright is an inventive and talented musician and composer in his own right. Wright and Scott, along with Gene Lake on drums, Reggie Washington on bass and Jeffery Haynes on percussion, have put together a recording that is like a gumbo pot bubbling over with African-influenced grooves, funk and post-bop jazz. From the opening number, "All that Remains," it is clear that these musicians have taken a fresh approach to their work. Scott's "Memories of a Journey" showcases Wright's flute, while Wright's "Blues for Bearden" musically evokes not only the not! ed visual artist, but also seems to mesh Coltrane with a more modern backbeat. Produced and recorded by Wright, it is available at www.cdbaby.com, among other sites. This deserves a wider audience.

  • an excellent work of art.
    author: sandra garrett

    it's about time music thats comforting to the mood, easy on the mind and flattering to the ear. now, aah-see good music. congratulations guys keep it up. god bless. sandra a true fan forever. peace!

  • great music
    author: just a big fan

    this is one of the best jazz album i have ever heard these guys are under rated in the jazz community.keep the great music coming

  • A fabulous blend of great playing, conscious and heartful music, and hard hittin
    author: clarita luz

    This one is going to be part of the steady musical nourishment from my CD player!

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