Otis Brown III draws from talented friends, collaborators and family in his journey as a drummer, graduating from his childhood musical household to performing as a sideman with leading artists such as Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock, Kurt Elling, Somi, and Gretchen Parlato, Joe Lovano and Esperanza Spalding. Releasing his first album as a veteran, Otis Brown discusses his unique approach to Jazz derived from his experience by providing examples of how a wide variety of musical influences and mentors have shaped his work. His artistic purpose his explained as one who uses the drum as a form of communication and evoking the listener to dance as the foundation of each style or mood he plays.
This discussion by NPR sheds light into the expansive sound which awaits your ears on "The Thought Of You". Co-produced by bassist Derrick Hodge, this album features Robert Glasper, trumpeter Keyon Harrold, saxophonist John Ellis, and bassist Ben Williams as the core band, with special appearances by organist Shedrick Mitchell and guitarist Nir Felder. Vocalists include Bilal, Gretchen Parlato, and Nikki Ross.
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