Cd Release Event: 'u-phoria - Verena Mcbee Sings The Music Of Cecil Mcbee' at Pangea

Verena McBee's sextet is going to celebratethe release of their long time awaited album
'U-PHORIA' with all music by jazz bassist and GRAMMY AWARD WINNER (seven titles as a leader and numerous additional recordings) - Cecil McBee.
The bassist & composer sees his new work 'U-PHORIA' debutd in the voice of Verena McBee and her quintet with himself as conductor and director.
'U-PHORIA' s nine tracks inhabit a wide lanscape of modern tonal palettes, musical whimsy and anticipated delights.
Verena McBee's lyrics to these compositions give twists and turns to one's emotions.
This joy echoed by all those creating is abundant and throughout the recording:...

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Verena McBee's sextet is going to celebratethe release of their long time awaited album
'U-PHORIA' with all music by jazz bassist and GRAMMY AWARD WINNER (seven titles as a leader and numerous additional recordings) - Cecil McBee.
The bassist & composer sees his new work 'U-PHORIA' debutd in the voice of Verena McBee and her quintet with himself as conductor and director.
'U-PHORIA' s nine tracks inhabit a wide lanscape of modern tonal palettes, musical whimsy and anticipated delights.
Verena McBee's lyrics to these compositions give twists and turns to one's emotions.
This joy echoed by all those creating is abundant and throughout the recording:

Verena McBee - Vocals
Gabriel Dowdy-Terracciano - Violin
Christian Contreras -Sopr. & Tn. Sax
Takaaki Otomo - Piano
Zwelakhe Dumas Bell LePere - Double Bass
Jon DiFiore - Drums

"Verena McBee is a powerful singer with a wide range (...)
The release of 'U-PHORIA', which should result in Cecil McBee getting
more recognition for his composing, is a superior showcase for Verena McBee's musical
talents.
It is recommended to listeners who enjoy hearing adventutous jazz singers."
(Scott Yanow, Jazz Historian, Jazz Journalist, Author )

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