The Quarantined Jazz Voyager
Kicking back in my quarantined room I have a hankering to listen to one of my favorite voices of our time in recent years. My indulgences are taking me to pull down from the stacks Sound Of Red by René Marie for this week’s listening session. The album is filled with personal insights and wisdom that cross the emotional borders of human consciousness, allowing us to investigate our own frailties and rejoices.
Recorded in 2016 and produced by Marie and Quentin Baxter, and released on the Motéma Music label. This is her first album of entirely self-penned, provocative originals, that has garnered her a Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy nomination. Drawing from jazz, folk, R&B, and country, proves to be a compelling exploration in sound.
The album is produced by René Marie and Quentin Baxter who also plays drums on the album. Sound of Red contains all original songs by René Marie.
Track Listing | 64:34 1. Sound Of Red ~ 6:00 2. If You Were Mine ~ 6:33 3. Go Home ~ 5:46 4. Lost ~ 10:36 5. Stronger Than You ~ 4:36 6. Certaldo ~ 7:04 7. Colorado River Spring ~ 3:21 8. This Is Not A Protest Song ~ 5:41 9. Many Years Ago ~ 4:50 10. Joy Of Jazz ~ 4:12 11. Blessings ~ 5:55 Personnel
- René Marie ~ Vocal, Producer
- John Chin ~ Piano
- Elias Bailey ~ Bass
- Quentin E. Baxter ~ Drums, Producer
- Sherman Irby ~ Alto Saxophone (tracks: 1)
- Romero Lubambo ~ Guitar (tracks: 6)
- Etienne Charles ~ Trumpet (tracks: 2, 10)
- Shayna Steele ~ Backing Vocals (tracks: 8, 11)
As you listen I hope you enjoy this great addition to the jazz catalog. Continue your vigilance of social distancing, wear your masks, and stay healthy. During this sabbatical from flying and investigating jazz around the globe, this Quarantined Jazz Voyager will enjoy it with you and know that the music, world and I have not gone anywhere.
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