There are few people
in the business as musically multi-lingual as Wayne Wallace, a
first-call trombonist, arranger, producer, and composer whose
fluency in countless styles has brought him to work with a
staggering number of luminaries from across the musical spectrum,
including the Count Basie Orchestra, Ray Charles, Joe Henderson,
Celine Dion, Carlos Santana, Lionel Hampton, Earth Wind & Fire,
Sonny Rollins, Pearl Bailey, Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, Lena
Horne, Pete Escovedo, McCoy Tyner, Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker,
and cellist Jean Jeanrenaud of the Kronos String Quartet, among
others.
Wallace’s recent placement in Downbeat Magazine’s “Critic’s Poll”
has gotten the word out about his virtuosity as a trombonist, and on
The Nature of the Beat, out July 7th on Patois Records, we hear him
stretch out on an eclectic mix of tunes. Latin classics such as
Bésame Mucho find their place next to jazz standards like
Fascinatin’ Rhythm, here recast as a timba. In addition to four
Wallace originals, the disc features tunes by Earth Wind & Fire,
Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles, and Gerry Mulligan, all reframed in
Wallace’s scintillating Latin arrangements. Wallace’s enduring love
of Afro-Cuban music brings us another soul-stirring disc that
celebrates the universal rhythm of life. As Wallace puts it: “The
lure of the drum is difficult, if not impossible, to resist.”
WAYNE WALLACE (TROMBONIST, COMPOSER)
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WAYNE WALLACE - THE NATURE OF THE BEAT (2008)
A hot blend of high energy latin jazz and soulful rhythm & blues. Exciting improvisational dance music that's takes the listener on a trip into the world of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene
many thanks to KATE SMITH PROMOTIONS
WAYNE WALLACE - THE RECKLESS SEARCH FOR BEAUTY 2006)
This album is a combination of contemporary Latin-jazz and funk. (Horns, vocals and perc.)
Wayne Wallace: trombone-ALL TRACKS,
Alexa Weber-Morales: vocals-TRACKS 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11
John Santos: perc.-ALL TRACKS
Michael Spiro: perc.-ALL TRACKS
Paul Van Wageningen: trap drums-ALL TRACKS
David Belove: ALL TRACKS
Murray Low: piano-TRACKS 1-6, 8, 9, 10
Frank Martin: piano and synthesizer-TRACKS 3-5, 7, 8, 11
David Yamasaki: All tracks
Louis Fasman: trumpet and flugelhorn-TRACKS 1-10
John Worley: trumpet and flugelhorn-TRACKS 1-10
Melecio Magdaluyo: alto sax, bari sax, and flute-TRACKS 1-10
Ron Stallings: tenor sax-TRACKS 1-10
Special guests
Ron Hollins: vocals-TRACKS 3, 5, 8
Dave Martell: trombone-TRACKS 2, 10
Kat Parra: vocals-TRACKS 1, 3, 5,
8
Orlando Torriente: vocals-TRACKS 1, 3, 5, 8
Sheryl-Lynn Wallace: vocals-TRACKS 1, 3
review by Dan McClenaghan: WAYNE WALLACE - THE RECKLESS SEARCH FOR BEAUTY 2006)
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WAYNE WALLACE - DEDICATION (2006)
Modern jazz with afro-cuban and brazilian stylings. Great soloists and complex arrangements
David Belove—Bass
Andrea Brachfeld—Flute
Jeff Cressman—Trombone
Louis Fasman—Trumpet
Mary Fettig—Soprano
Masaru Koga—Alto Sax
Babatunde Lea—Congas
Murray Low—Piano
Frank Martin—Piano
Hafez Modirzadeh—Tenor Sax
Ron Stallings—Alto Sax
Paul Van Wageningen—Trap Drums
Wayne Wallace—Trombone
John Worley—Trumpet
review by Jack Brown: WAYNE WALLACE - DEDICATION (2006)
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WAYNE WALLACE - ECHOES IN BLUE (2001)
Mixing traditional and original jazz compositions, trombonist and bandleader Wayne Wallace and his all-star group of musicians take you on a latin jazz journey
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WAYNE WALLACE - THREE IN ONE (2000)
A Latin Jazz mixture of Latin, Funk, and Jazz stylings incorporating extraordinary musicianship and intricate jazz arrangements
1 Ibanyale
3 El Paseo
5 Incantation
7 Moon Rays
8 Silhouettes
9 Samba Nueva
10 Three In One
11 Art Of The Dance
12 Ago Elegua Abukenke
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