Compositions by Anthony Branker performed by Ralph Bowen (tenor & soprano saxophones), Pete McCann (guitar), Fabian Almazan (piano), Linda May Han Oh (double bass) and Rudy Royston (drums)

Beauty Within 

People Everywhere

Many Roads Beneath the Sky

Loving Day (June 12)

For his eighth release on Origin Records, composer Dr. Anthony Branker presents this captivating ten-movement suite that speaks to notions of "Place" and the overarching issues of inclusion and belonging, as well as circumstances of exploitation and zones of refuge experienced by people of color and other global citizens. It is brilliantly performed by the latest edition of his group Imagine, featuring tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III, trumpeter Philip Dizack, alto saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf, guitarist Pete McCann, pianist Fabian Almazan, bassist Linda May Han Oh, drummer Donald Edwards, and vocalist/spoken-word artist Alison Crockett. Branker's ensemble takes his expansive compositional vision and infuses it with passionate performances drenched with lyrical flow and ingenious rhythmic interplay.

All music composed and arranged by ANTHONY BRANKER, published by J Prof Music (BMI)

Walter Smith III / tenor saxophone
Philip Dizack / trumpet
Remy Le Boeuf / alto & soprano saxophones
Pete McCann / guitar
Fabian Almazan / piano 
Linda May Han Oh / double & electric bass
Donald Edwards / drums 
Alison Crockett / vocals & spoken word
Anthony Branker / composer & musical director

Walter Smith III appears courtesy of the Capitol Music Group (CMG) and Blue Note Records

What Place Can Be for Us? - A Suite in Ten Movements

The Trail of Tears to Standing Rock (feat. Fabian Almazan & Philip Dizack)

We Went Where the Wind Took Us (feat. Philip Dizack, Linda May Han Oh & Fabian Almazan)

I, Too, Sing America (feat. Alison Crockett, Fabian Almazan, Walter Smith III & Philip Dizack)

The Door of No Return (feat. Alison Crockett, Pete McCann & Walter Smith III)

08 J.C.'s Passion

07 Mentor

06 In God's Hands

04 Sketches Of Selim

03 Spirit Song

01 Chant For Peace Eternal

Composition “Parris in April” by composer Anthony Branker from the release “Voicings” by Jann Parker featuring Jann Parker (vocals), Mark Gross (alto saxophone), Aaron Graves (piano), Curtis Lundy (bass), Payton Crossley (drums), and Steve Kroon (percussion) with lyrics by Jann Parker

Parris In April

from Anthony Branker & Imagine "Beauty Within" CD on Origin Records (2016) featuring Ralph Bowen (tenor & soprano saxophones), Pete McCann (guitar), Fabian Almazan (piano), Linda Oh (acoustic bass), Rudy Royston (drums), and Anthony Branker (composer & musical director)

from Anthony Branker & Ascent "Dance Music" CD on Origin Records (2010) featuring Tia Fuller (alto saxophone), Ralph Bowen (tenor & soprano saxophones), Clifford Adams (trombone), Jonny King (piano), Kenny Davis (bass), Adam Cruz (drums), Kadri Voorand (vocals), Freddie Bryant (guitar), and Anthony Branker (composer & musical director)

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