As we have noted before, alto saxophonist/vocalist Braxton Cook is gearing up to release a new album, Somewhere in Between, on January 31st. He's already been stoking the R&B-tinged flames with his first single, the title track. Now he's dropping this on us. Check out this live rehearsal video for "Run Away" after the jump and be on the lookout for Cook's new album (and some … [Read more...]
Braxton Cook – “Somewhere in Between” (Video)
Saxophonist/vocalist Braxton Cook, in all the moves he has been making this year (it's not like he was previously known for being a vocalist, great as he is at it), can add that he has a dope, moody music video to go along with his new single. Check out the video for "Somewhere in Between" directed by Lucas Alvarado-Farrar after the jump.Far Fetched … [Read more...]
Braxton Cook – “Somewhere In Between” (Stream)
Saxophonist Braxton Cook is breaking out on his own. He's always been talented, one could tell with his work with Christian Scott atunde Adjuah's group. His EP with Butcher Brown was dope. Now Cook's musical journey moves forward, and his bag of tricks expands, with a new single, "Somewhere in Between". Now Cook sings as well as he plays to bring about a very cool R&B song that … [Read more...]
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah at the Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival (Full Concert Video)
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah debuted a new project last night at Harlem Stage in NYC with a repeat performance tonight, the shows both sold out. The melding of Stretch Music and Trap Music has us melting at the awesomeness. But if you’re like us, you probably can’t make it to NYC in time. So if you’re still down to catch a Christian Scott gig tonight from the comfort of your … [Read more...]
Braxton Cook – “I Can’t” (Video)
In live performances, the central motif of Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah's introduction of saxophonist Braxton Cook is about how cute he is (it concludes with him being completely gangsta', though, so don't let the cute face fool you). Women swoon upon seeing him. They pay a little too much attention to his lips. This Negro has dimples, for crying out loud. There's a joke in … [Read more...]