Emanuel and the FearEmanuel and the Fear2009AMAZONiTUNES
BRASSOLOGYBRASSOLOGY2023An ensemble with an incredibly enlightened worldview, its philosophical outlook stems from its co-leaders’ vast experiences. Having initially crossed paths as locker neighbors while studying at Juilliard in the early aughts, Ridenour and Gilkes would each rise to prominence in different professional spheres—the former as a member of the Canadian Brass and a sought-after soloist with top-flight orchestras, the latter as a two-time Grammy-nominated bandleader and a key figure in celebrated large ensembles like the WDR Big Band and Maria Schneider Orchestra. Not surprisingly, categorizing tags came with those accomplishments. But neither man ever resigned himself to one side of any classical-jazz divide, and both found opportunities to cross the aisle. “Marshall grew up in the jazz realm but has more than dabbled in the classical world and I know that many classical players are envious of his fundamentals and skills,” Ridenour shares. “So he’s coming from that sort of angle—jazz into classical—and I’m really coming from the opposite way, having more of a classical background but finding myself in more jazz improv scenarios.”
Fast-forwarding to 2022, both men found themselves in the same place and headspace. Having followed and admired Ridenour’s work over the years, Gilkes brought him into the fold for the genre-blurring Cyclic Journey—an album merging a classically-oriented brass octet with a jazz rhythm section.
And as the trumpeter become more deeply connected to the trombonist’s writing, thoughts and possibilities emerged. “When I heard Marshall’s music it had a lot of neo-classical/jazz shiftiness to it, where it would go back and forth between these melodies in a jazz style and then these other playful things in a classical style,” Ridenour shares. “So I really liked that and I thought it would be interesting to take that a step further.” Ascertaining Gilkes’ interest, Ridenour discovered that he was equally enthusiastic and eager to collaborate. Thus the seeds were planted for Brassology to bloom. After shaping the outfit’s concept in conversation, personnel discussions logically ensued. And in seeking like-minded souls with versatility and virtuosity to match their own, Ridenour and Gilkes assembled an octet beyond measure.AMAZON
CANADIAN BRASS
Canadian BrassPerfect Landing2015To effect a PERFECT LANDING all systems must be operating at one hundred percent efficiency -- and that is where Canadian Brass finds itself today. As a follow up to their best selling TAKES FLIGHT recording, Canadian Brass has once again expanded the repertoire for the Brass Quintet! Due to the dedication of countless people throughout the incredible Canadian Brass journey -- players, writers, managers, concert presenters, instrument designers, music education specialists, support staff and of course, family -- Canadian Brass now enjoys a leadership role in the chamber music world once dominated by only the finest string quartets. Meanwhile the Brass routinely meets receptive audiences more typically witnessed in pop culture. This disc represents a celebration of this PERFECT LANDING for the entire CB community.AMAZON
Canadian BrassStars & Stripes: Canadian Brass Salute America2011AMAZONiTUNES
Canadian BrassEcho: Glory of Gabrieli2009AMAZONiTUNES
Chamber Music
Canadian BrassCANADIANA20211. Je Me Souviens 02:49
2. Senorita 03:11
3. Canadian Brass & Cordeone - Constant Craving 03:26
4. Canadian Brass & Ingrid Jensen - Both Sides Now 06:12
5. I Remember 04:39
6. Canadian Brass & Nathan Schram/Brandon Ridenour - Laugh Now Cry Later 03:37
7. Canadian Brass & Sean Kelly/Tim Timlick - Overture 2112 03:11
8. Best Part 05:14
9. Canadian Brass & Chuck Daellenbach - 13th Mountain 03:29
10. Canadian Brass & Bruce Cockburn - Thoughts On A Rainy Afternoon 03:27
11. Canadian Brass & Canadian Brass Past & Present - Hallelujah 03:35
