The Hip Hop Side Of Jazz

Among the beauty of so many musical genres, two in particular stand out for me: the brilliant constructions of Jazz and the street beat of Hip Hop. Growing up listening to and playing these musics, I decided to blend them together to create some tracks where I can express my gratitude for what they have given me and taught me.
I deliberately chose simplicity of performance and listening to reach as many people as possible, and, in a certain sense, I wanted to embody the thinking of Miles Davis and Gerri Mulligan, who, after composing and performing extraordinary music for decades, deliberately began to play fewer notes and breathe between them and the silences, leaving room for imagination, interpretation, and listening to go where one feels.
I have not sought to imitate or replicate what Masters like them do, but simply to play and have fun in order to share these experiences. May Joy permeate your hearts as you listen.
Endless Love

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