Black Art Jazz Collective

Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020) [Official Digital Download]

Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Time - 48:03 minutes | 603 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital Booklet

The Black Art Jazz Collective was founded in 2012 by Wayne Escoffery and Jeremy Pelt with the aim of honouring and preserving the art of some of the progenitors of jazz who inspired them, hired them and mentored them first-hand. And while the band does pay homage to the greats of the past they also continue the evolving tradition of jazz with a body of work that remains firmly entrenched in the modernism of today. From the angular melody of Escoffery's "Involuntary Servitude," to the ingratiating groove of Pelt's "For the Kids," the ensemble extends the range and potential established by their illustrious predecessors with innovative original compositions, solos that run the gamut from thoughtful to virtuosic and a shared sense of purpose that is unique on today's jazz landscape.

Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)  Music

Posted by delpotro at May 28, 2023
Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)

Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 316 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 119 Mb | Digital booklet | 00:48:06
Jazz, Post-Bop | Label: HighNote Records

The Black Art Jazz Collective was founded in 2012 by Wayne Escoffery and Jeremy Pelt with the aim of honoring and preserving the art of some of the progenitors of jazz who inspired them, hired them and mentored them first hand. And while the band does pay homage to the greats of the past they also continue the evolving tradition of jazz with a body of work that remains firmly entrenched in the modernism of today. From the angular melody of Escoffery's "Involuntary Servitude," to the ingratiating groove of Pelt's "For the Kids," the ensemble extends the range and potential established by their illustrious predecessors with innovative original compositions, solos that run the gamut from thoughtful to virtuosic and a shared sense of purpose that is unique on today's jazz landscape.

Black Art Jazz Collective - Armor Of Pride (2018)  Music

Posted by popsakov at Dec. 14, 2018
Black Art Jazz Collective - Armor Of Pride (2018)

Black Art Jazz Collective - Armor Of Pride (2018)
EAC Rip | FLAC (Tracks) + Cue + m3u + Log ~ 332 Mb | MP3 CBR320 ~ 140 Mb
Full Scans | RAR 5% Recovery
Contemporary Jazz, Post Bop, Hard Bop | HighNote Records #HCD 7313

The Black Art Jazz Collective's mission statement celebrates African-American cultural and political icons. At the core is a modernism that conjures up the classic bands of Art Blakey and acoustic Miles Davis. But with the contemporary soul-fueled solos and locked-in rhythm the band is more likely to launch into a counterpoint riff or the spacious funk of hip-hop than the svelte lines of a classic walking bass. The Black Art Jazz Collective delivers strong original tunes and purposeful, form-hugging improvisation that keeps things looking forward rather than back. And with trumpeter Jeremy Pelt on ebullient form, and saxophonist Wayne Escoffery's muscularity contrasting with the tenderness of James Burton III's trombone, the focus never becomes diffuse or wavers.
Black Art Jazz Collective - Presented by the Side Door Jazz Club (2016)

Black Art Jazz Collective - Presented by the Side Door Jazz Club (2016)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) ~ 376.15 Mb | 59:31 | Covers
Post Bop, Contemporary Jazz | Country: USA | Label: Sunnyside Communications - SSC 1441

It is easy to misconstrue a name, especially when it is so obviously tied to politics and racial identity. Born during an important period of Black identity in the arts in the early 2010s, Black Art Jazz Collective brings together an accomplished ensemble of young African American musicians who felt that it was necessary to celebrate Black culture in a positive way. The focus on camaraderie between members who grew up playing music together comes through in their music. The Collective was co-founded by drummer Johnathan Blake, saxophonist Wayne Escoffery and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. All graduating from esteemed music programs in the Northeast at the same time, the three quickly became ingrained in the New York jazz scene as leaders and invaluable members of ensembles led by legends like Tom Harrell, Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Shorter and Ron Carter.

Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)  Music

Posted by Domestos at Jan. 2, 2021
Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)

Black Art Jazz Collective - Ascension (2020)
WEB FLAC (tracks) ~ 317.76 Mb | 48:07 | Cover + booklet.pdf
Post-Bop | Label: HighNote Records (USA) - HCD 7329

The Black Art Jazz Collective was founded in 2012 by Wayne Escoffery and Jeremy Pelt with the aim of honoring and preserving the art of some of the progenitors of jazz who inspired them, hired them and mentored them first hand. And while the band does pay homage to the greats of the past they also continue the evolving tradition of jazz with a body of work that remains firmly entrenched in the modernism of today. From the angular melody of Escoffery's "Involuntary Servitude," to the ingratiating groove of Pelt's "For the Kids," the ensemble extends the range and potential established by their illustrious predecessors with innovative original compositions, solos that run the gamut from thoughtful to virtuosic and a shared sense of purpose that is unique on today's jazz landscape.
Black Art Jazz Collective - Truth to Power (2024) [Official Digital Download[ 24/96]

Black Art Jazz Collective - Truth to Power (2024) [Official Digital Download[ 24/96]
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 01:02:38 minutes | 1,31 GB
Jazz | Studio Master, Official Digital Download

For its 10th anniversary release, the Black Art Jazz Collective (BAJC), hailed by DownBeat Magazine as "a powerhouse of contemporary jazz talent," offers ten exciting and unique works that speak to both artistic freedom and musical sensibility relative to the tenor of our times.
Black Art Jazz Collective - Presented by the Side Door Jazz Club (2016) [Official Digital Download]

Black Art Jazz Collective - Presented by the Side Door Jazz Club (2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/48 kHz | Time - 59:30 minutes | 724 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

It is easy to misconstrue a name, especially when it is so obviously tied to politics and racial identity. Born during an important period of Black identity in the arts in the early 2010s, Black Art Jazz Collective brings together an accomplished ensemble of young African American musicians who felt that it was necessary to celebrate Black culture in a positive way. The focus on camaraderie between members who grew up playing music together comes through in their music.
Black Art Jazz Collective - Armor of Pride (2018) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

Black Art Jazz Collective - Armor of Pride (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 45:19 minutes | 948 MB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital Booklet

The Black Art Jazz Collective's mission statement celebrates African-American cultural and political icons. At the core is a modernism that conjures up the classic bands of Art Blakey and acoustic Miles Davis. But with the contemporary soul-fueled solos and locked-in rhythm the band is more likely to launch into a counterpoint riff or the spacious funk of hip-hop than the svelte lines of a classic walking bass. The Black Art Jazz Collective delivers strong original tunes and purposeful, form-hugging improvisation that keeps things looking forward rather than back. And with trumpeter Jeremy Pelt on ebullient form, and saxophonist Wayne Escoffery's muscularity contrasting with the tenderness of James Burton III's trombone, the focus never becomes diffuse or wavers.

Wayne Escoffery - The Humble Warrior (2020)  Music

Posted by delpotro at Aug. 21, 2021
Wayne Escoffery - The Humble Warrior (2020)

Wayne Escoffery - The Humble Warrior (2020)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) | 01:03:10 | 404 Mb
Jazz, Post-Bop | Label: Smoke Sessions Records

Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is renowned for his fiery, muscular and virtuosic tenor playing, but his explosive sound is paired with a soft-spoken and thoughtful demeanor off the bandstand. In many cases both of those aspects of his personality can be credited to the same inspirations, giants of the music who paired estimable talents and imagination with rock-solid integrity.

Wayne Escoffery - The Humble Warrior (2020) {Smoke Sessions}  Music

Posted by tiburon at April 9, 2020
Wayne Escoffery - The Humble Warrior (2020) {Smoke Sessions}

Wayne Escoffery - The Humble Warrior (2020) {Smoke Sessions}
WEB | FLAC tracks | Front | 447MB + 5% Recovery
MP3 CBR 320 Kbps | 159MB + 5% Recovery
Genre: Jazz, Post-Bop

Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is renowned for his fiery, muscular and virtuosic tenor playing, but his explosive sound is paired with a soft-spoken and thoughtful demeanor off the bandstand. In many cases both of those aspects of his personality can be credited to the same inspirations, giants of the music who paired estimable talents and imagination with rock-solid integrity. On his latest album, The Humble Warrior, Escoffery pays homage to those figures with his most ambitious and wide-ranging set to date. While Escoffery himself strives to represents the tenets of a Humble Warrior, it would be easy for him to act otherwise given his stand-out career and ample accolades. A Grammy Award and DownBeat Critics Poll winner, he has performed with a who’s who of jazz including Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Abdullah Ibrahim, Al Foster, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Wallace Roney and others.