Standing Tall by Ken Fowser
Talented tenor man Ken Fowser rises to the occasion and steps into the spotlight with steadfast earnestness on his 2016 leader debut "Standing Tall." Prepare to be delighted, as Fowser unveils an exciting musical program of brilliant original compositions presented by his working group of pianist Rick Germanson, bassist Paul Gill, Jason Tiemann on drums and Josh Bruneau on trumpet. Throughout the new record, Fowser continues to announce his commanding presence as a first-rate soloist, but more importantly, he ably demonstrates a strong and well refined artistic vision for his own music as a leader that is both emotionally engaging, uplifting, and entertaining. With a delicate balance of modernity and classic aesthetics, "Standing Tall" is insightfully straight forward, steadily swinging, and refreshingly melodic.
Tracklist
| 1. | Head Start | 4:45 |
| 2. | Lucid Dreaming | 4:34 |
| 3. | Filling In The Blanks | 4:32 |
| 4. | Off The Path | 4:59 |
| 5. | Mode For Red | 3:38 |
| 6. | The Fade Away | 5:00 |
| 7. | Patience And Optimism | 4:36 |
| 8. | Standing Tall | 5:22 |
| 9. | Hanging On | 5:53 |
| 10. | Brick's Tune | 5:28 |
| 11. | Timeless | 6:36 |
| 12. | Somebody Got To Do It | 3:33 |
| 13. | What's New | 8:11 |
Credits
Ken Fowser - tenor saxophone
Josh Bruneau - trumpet
Rick Germanson - piano
Paul Gill - bass
Jason Tiemann - drums
Marc Free - producer
Nick O’Toole - engineer
recorded October 3, 2015 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
mixed & mastered at Woodland Studio, Lake Oswego, OR
photography by Anna Yatskevich
package design by Jamie Brunson
License
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Ken Fowser has quickly developed a reputation as one of the finest tenor saxophonist of his generation. While building upon a strong foundation steeped in the jazz tradition, Fowser continues to develop his own unique voice and style as a saxophonist and composer. Fowser is mostly noted for his full bodied tone, linear approach to jazz harmony, and commitment to swing.