{"product_id":"dance-music-1","title":"Dance Music","description":"Personnel: Kadri Voorand (vocals); Ralph Bowen (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Tia Fuller (alto saxophone); Clifford Adams (trombone); Jonny King (piano); Adam Cruz (drums).\u003cbr\u003eAudio Mixers: Mike Marciano; Anthony Branker.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: Systems Two Recording Studios, Brooklyn, NY (03\/10\/2010\/03\/11\/2010).\u003cbr\u003eArranger: Anthony Branker.\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Branker directs his sextet Ascent in this stunning collection of originals. \"The Renewal\" is an insistent post-bop vehicle with fiery solos by alto saxophonist Tia Fuller and trombonist Clifford Adams, Jr. and tenor saxophonist Ralph Bowen, followed by Jonny King's driving McCoy Tyner-influenced piano. The hip \"Dance Music\" is a trio showcase for Bowen, bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Adam Cruz. The hard-charging post-bop vehicle \"The House of the Brotherhood of the Black Heads\" contrasts with the elegance of the ballad \"Truth,\" which adds guitarist Freddie Bryant as a complement to Bowen's powerful tenor. Vocalist Kadri Voorand appears on four tracks, also contributing the lyrics. She's a modern wordsmith who isn't interested in simplistic Tin Pan Alley rhyming, but more of a free-form poet, yet her words beautifully fit Branker's compositions. She energizes \"Asking Answers\" with her spirited alto voice and adds a touch of playful scat to open the shimmering ballad \"The Holy Innocent.\" Recommended. ~ Ken Dryden","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52312746950943,"sku":"805558257926","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/bc241d0ae272e83a18cc67fc4a3869fc_2f5b1541-8db0-4fe0-9c4c-e0ec2850333f.jpg?v=1777878521","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/dance-music-1","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}