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| Title: Here. . . Put This On |
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| Artist: GEQ |
| (c): (C) 2003 GEQ Jazz |
| (p): (P) 2003 GEQJazz |
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8.91 $ |
2003-09-04 |
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An exciting combination of Jazz Classics, Jazz Standards, Bebop and original works from an acoustic jazz ensemble.
Many of the selections from the CD were heard at the 2003 Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival.
Linda Yohn, Music Director WEMU, Ypsilanti, MI.
Guymon Ensley - trumpet
Cornelious "Ju-Ju" Johnson - saxophone
Kerry Lacy - bass
Phil Lesky - piano
Milton Hale - drums
GUYMON ENSLEY
(DIRECTOR)
Although a newcomer to the Jazz scene, Guymon Ensley has performed and recorded R&B and Blues for the last thirty years. He has toured with such internationally known artists as The Temptations and The Contours. Formally trained as a Classical musician at two Michigan Universities, he has experience performing in an orchestral setting, as well as smaller wind and brass ensembles. However, Guy's love for Jazz has led to the formation of his group, GEQ, the (Guymon Ensley Quintet).
A search for the bands core members led Guy to recruit veteran saxophonist Cornelius "Ju-Ju" Johnson to share the all-important front line with him. A native Detroiter, whose background in entertainment is not limited to his musical talents, Ju-Ju possesses notable experience in the television and motion picture industry as well. He has appeared in popular productions such as Thirty Something and Harlem Nights, starring Eddie Murphy. His experience in musical performance is extensive, including performances with such artists as Diahann Carroll, The Isley Brothers, Lou Rawls and Isaac Hayes to name a few.
Bassist, Kerry Lacy was Guy's choice to head the band's rhythm section. Kerry's extensive background as a Gospel bassist is just what was needed to build the right formula. A former student of Jazz bassists Dan Pliskow, Don Mayberry and Rodney Whitaker to name a few, gave him the skills necessary to subsequently perform with such greats as Sam Sanders, Mikhal Caldwell and Eileen Orr. Kerry also led the musical group, Cruise Control who over the years shared the same bill with internationally know artist like The O'Jays, The Temptations and Kool and the Gang.
Guy rounded out the rhythm section with Phil Lesky on keyboards and Milton Hale on drums, both of whom bare many credits to their careers. Phil and Milton, along with Kerry Lacy, blend to form that unique "GEQ style". With the compliments of the solid unison horn lines of Guy and Ju-Ju, this band is "SMOKIN"! |
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