Tatu - TheTrioSessions by Kev Choice
Tatu, the Swahili word for "3". symbolizing the trio format that is the center of this project. The three main themes of this project are Hope, Home, and Heart.
Kamala's Groove - inspired by the historic journey of first Black Vice President, Kamala Harris, with connections to my home of Oakland, CA. The hope, pride, and purpose in her walk into the White House on Inauguration Day inspired the feel of the piece.
Sometimes We Laugh, Sometimes We Cry - A cover of the Drake hit featuring Lil Durk. I love the melody and chord progression and wanted to give it a different feel in the trio format. Jazz has traditionally taken and borrowed from the current hits of the times and this is a tribute and continuation of that lineage.
Adams Point - a dedication to a beautiful neighbourhood in Oakland,CA near Lake Merrit I have been strolling through for years. This feels like a walk around the neighbourhood on a vibrant sunny day.
La Mer- inspired by a sample and enhanced by layers of the trio. I can feel ocean breeze and sailing on the Bay on a yacht with this.
Kiki - Kiki means Hope in the Mandinga language, which is native to Gambia, where the featured musician Karamo on the Kora is from. This was basically an improvisation after I met brother Karamo playing on the streets earlier that day and invited him to the studio. Amazing musician.
Tracklist
| 1. | Kamala's Groove | 5:26 |
| 2. | Laugh Now, Cry Later | 4:38 |
| 3. | Adam's Point | 4:47 |
| 4. | La Mer (The Sea) | 4:52 |
| 5. | Kiki (Hope) | 7:22 |
Credits
Kev Choice -piano, Rhodes, synths
John "Omayga" Adams-Drums 1,2,3,5
Dame Drummer - Drums -4
Giulio Xavier - Upright Bass - 1,2,3,5
Keith Snodgrass - Electric Bass - 4
Karamo Susso -Kora - 4
artwork - Kev Choice
photo- Stephem Flynn for DopeEra Magazine
Recorded at 25th Street Studios Oakland, SharpChoice Studios
Recording Engineer- Ari Carpenter/Stari Music, Kev Choice
License
All rights reserved.
Pianist. Emcee. Producer. Bandleader. Kev Choice wears many hats, and all of them fit. Blessed with prodigious talent, plus the skill and dedication to his craft to pull it off, the Oakland-based artist is redefining what it means to be a musician in this day and age. Not too many classically-trained pianists who hold Master’s degrees in jazz can rock microphones with blazing-hot 16s.