Name: I Insist
Brand: Kazemde George

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Bonus disc: No

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CDGRE1087

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-22

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186980000879

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Kazemde George

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Jazz

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Greenleaf Music

Greenleaf Music is a record label that was founded in 2005. It is owned, operated, and curated by Dave Douglas. The label focuses on releasing jazz, post-jazz, and world music.

With a passion for showcasing diverse musical styles and pushing the boundaries of traditional genres, Greenleaf Music has become a respected name in the industry. Through their carefully selected roster of talented *artists*, the label consistently delivers high-quality music that captivates listeners.

As an influential force in the jazz community, Greenleaf Music continues to nurture and support emerging talent while also collaborating with established *performers*. Their commitment to artistic excellence and innovation has earned them a reputation as one of the leading labels in contemporary jazz.

I Insist is the debut album from Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Kazemde George. The title is a shout-out to Max Roach's landmark 1960 protest album We Insist! Freedom Now Suite, a statement of George's own determined disposition as a Black American, and an acknowledgement of our turbulent times. Leading a quintet of stellar New York players - vocalist Sami Stevens, keyboardist Isaac Wilson, bassist Tyrone Allen II, and drummer Adam Arruda - the record is a vibrant collection of ten original compositions inspired by George's interest in music of the African diaspora. 'Understanding' features a Cuban changüí-inspired groove. 'Haiti' originates from one of George's own looped electronic beats. Stevens contributes lyrics to the laid-back 'Skylight' and the somewhat sorrowful 'Happy Birthday,' as well as wordless vocals to three others. The music is unapologetic-ally swinging and fully engaged, whether simmering on a low flame or reaching climactic heights of intensity.

I Insist

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