Spiritmuse presents “Pathways & Passages”, the debut album from “Cosmic Vibrations” the LA-based ensemble led by acclaimed jazz vocalist Dwight Trible that defines spiritual jazz in the 21st century. A genre-defying amalgamation of divine vocals, soul-stirring jazz, healing poetry, with a rich tapestry of African, Mesoamerican and indigenous North American percussion and instrumentation, taking you on a cosmic journey of spiritual improvisation and beyond.
Cosmic Vibrations is a supergroup of heavyweight musicians with a vast combined experience, an ensemble of 6 souls who approach improvisation full of spirit and without ego. Gathered for this very purpose by Dwight Trible, undoubtedly the most acclaimed and in-demand vocalist currently working in the realms of spiritual jazz, the band has been performing steadily over the last three years, building a reputation in LA and further afield for their electric, mesmerising performances. “Pathways & Passages” presents the first time that their transcendental sound has been recorded and publicly released.
Improvisation forms the core of this record, but the rhythm, the groove is never absent. The poetry led “Nature’s Vision” sets the tone for the record’s journey, but it peaks on the group’s incredible rendition “Motherless Child”. A live favourite of Trible’s, this bluesy take rides heavy on Williams’ bass and enjoys the addition of guest Scott Fraser’s lap steel guitar. With his rich, emotive singing Trible takes full possession of the song. By the time the beautiful closing ballad, “Some Other Time” ends, the album has truly succeeded in transcending the listener from their earthly surroundings.
A genre-defying amalgam of divine vocals, intuitive improvisation and deeply spiritual music, on Trible’s voice soars among the nexus of winds & skins from an incredibly talented and “deeply rooted” group in complete brotherly connection with one another. If you are looking for genuine, soul-enriching spiritual jazz today, look no further than “Pathways & Passages”.
Original artwork by Nep Sidhu (Erykah Badu, Shabazz Palaces and Kahil El’Zabar)
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CREDITS:
Dwight Trible - voice / kalimba
John B Williams - acoustic bass
Derf Reklaw - congas / percussion / flute
Pablo Calogero - tenor sax / bass clarinet / woodwinds / flutes
Christopher Garcia - indigenous percussion
Breeze Smith -drums / percussion / loops
Special guests:
Scott Fraser - lap steel guitar
Tony Green - upright bass / cello
Produced by Dwight Trible & Breeze Smith
Artwork & Art Direction: Nep Sidhu
All compositions by Cosmic Vibrations with exception to:
“Blue Skies” 1926 Irving Berlin, Inc.
”May the weak become strong” Jim Lang, Hiraeth Music ASCAP
Tracks recorded August 20, 2018 at the Scott Fraser Recording Studio, L.A., CA
Mixed by Tony Green at the Ear Gallery Studio, L.A., CA
Mastering by Andy Kravitz at Studio 4 West, L.A., CA
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