Musique Noire
Good Hair
© 2008 Musique Noire (884501037990)
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An acoustic string and percussion ensemble presenting a compelling variety of jazz and jazz influenced music.
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Musique Noire was formed in 2005. The group's members, who reside in Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL are veteran players nationally and internationally. Led by violinist Michelle May, the group produces a sophisticated sound showcasing unique arrangements of jazz and world fusion. Their debut CD, "Good Hair", is a collection of original songs (and three cover tunes) reflective of the bands many influences: Latin, funk, world music, and, of course, jazz. Members include: Michelle May, violin, Leslie Deshazor Adams, viola, Leah Lucas, viola and violin, and JoVia Armstrong, percussion. “Good Hair” features special guests Mark Sawasky (Immigrant Suns) on percussion, Cecelia Sharpe on cello, Naima Shamborguer and Angela Celeste May on vocals, Marion Hayden (Straight Ahead), Kerry Lacy, Pathe Jassi and James Francis on bass, Rydell Chavez Smith, John E. Lawrence, Michael DeLorean and Michael Gabriel on guitar and Julien Labro (Hot Club of Detroit) on accordion. The track “La Fiesta”, includes the flamenco dance steps of Valeria Montes (“La Chispa”).
"GOOD HAIR" HAS BEEN NOMINATED IN THE CATEGORY "OUTSTANDING JAZZ RECORDING" FOR THE 2009 DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS.
MUSIQUE NOIRE HAS BEEN NOMINATED IN THE CATEGORY "OUTSTANDING WORLD/REGGAE ARTIST/GROUP"
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"Fan"tastic!!!
author: Doug Morence"Good Hair" is an extremely fun, eclectic collection of songs. The little snippets here give you a hint at what I mean. I HIGHLY recommend listening to the entire compilation! I was lucky enough to have purchased this great Cd at Musique Noire's Cd release party, but thoroughly enjoy buying from Cd Baby.