The Joe Locke Quartet with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra: Wish Upon a Star

RSS Feed Guy · January 16th, 2013, 11:40 PM

When Joe Locke signed with MotA(C)ma Records in 2012, the vibraphonist was finally allowed an opportunity to more freely explore a broader range of interests, bolstered by the comfort of his affiliation with a label known for its strong artist support. His first release for the label, Signing (2012), was the long overdue follow-up to The Joe Locke / m: Geoffrey Keezer Group's tremendous debut, Live in Seattle (Origin, 2006), and despite being unjustly overlooked in some quarters was, without a doubt, one of the year's best records--a potent combination of collective telepathy, finessed fire, contemporary grooves and elegant lyricism. With Wish Upon a Star, Locke explores his more decidedly lyrical side in this ambitious collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra of Lincoln, Nebraska...

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January 16th, 2013, 11:40 PM	#1
RSS Feed Guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,651	The Joe Locke Quartet with Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra: Wish Upon a Star When Joe Locke signed with MotA(C)ma Records in 2012, the vibraphonist was finally allowed an opportunity to more freely explore a broader range of interests, bolstered by the comfort of his affiliation with a label known for its strong artist support. His first release for the label, Signing (2012), was the long overdue follow-up to The Joe Locke / m: Geoffrey Keezer Group's tremendous debut, Live in Seattle (Origin, 2006), and despite being unjustly overlooked in some quarters was, without a doubt, one of the year's best records--a potent combination of collective telepathy, finessed fire, contemporary grooves and elegant lyricism. With Wish Upon a Star, Locke explores his more decidedly lyrical side in this ambitious collaboration with the Symphony Orchestra of Lincoln, Nebraska... More... __________________ Support the AAJ Fund Drive Musician? Create or update your profile \| Share your photos \| Post your calendar dates

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