MP3 Gregg August - Late August

Jazz/ Contemporary, Latin, Instrumental

9 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo, JAZZ: Latin Jazz



Details:
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. For 2 years Gregg was the principal bassist of La Orquesta Ciutat de Barcelona in Spain. Since 2002 he has been both a faculty member and performer with the contemporary music ensemble Bang on a Can at their summer home at MassMoca in North Adams, Mass.