25th January 2013: BIG NEWS: WWR Signs Pianist and Composer Sam Crowe for April 29th Release ‘Towards the Center of Everything’
BIG NEWS! We’re elated to announce the signing of internationally acclaimed pianist & composer Sam Crowe, as well as our official announcement of the world wide release of his debut WWR album ‘Towards the Center of Everything’ out April 29th 2013. This is the second solo album by Sam Crowe, featuring a set of original compositions by the leader and a true genre-mash of styles, epic colors and moods with improvisation as it’s focus, boasting a line up of literally some of the most exciting and cutting edge young improvisers in the world. Recorded in two days at the famed Systems Two Studios in NYC, the album features:
Sam Crowe – Piano/Rhodes/Keyboards | Will Vinson – Alto Saxophone | Adam Waldmann – Soprano |
Will Davies – Guitar | Alan Hampton – bass (double & electric) | Mark Guiliana – Drums |
Special Guest Emilia Martensson on Vocals
‘Towards the Center of Everything’ is a continuation and development of the textures and epic themes heard on Crowe’s critically acclaimed first album Synaesthesia with an added New York sensibility to the performances. There are rock and ‘drum and bass’ influences, as well as an ever present folk feeling to some pieces, which weave a narrative through moody, modal harmony, and just wait till you hear the stellar performances by all on board.
This is just the beginning: we’ll have an album page up very shortly for Sam’s release, as well as sound previews and a Promo Video as well. Stay Tuned…..