Performed by Brian Cruse & the BCrusen Ensemble

Clandestino --- written by: Manu Chao, arranged by: Brian Cruse

featuring:

Chris Vasi - guitar
Charlie Kilpatrick - keys
Brian Cruse - double bass
Kevin Gaines - drums

recorded at Minimum Wage Recording - RVA  

www.briancruse.com

Clandestino (Manu Chao cover) - Brian Cruse & the BCrusen Ensemble

Dug up an old school holiday jam I arranged for our Christmas Album with CJ Wolfe.  

CJ & Friends is:
CJ Wolfe - percussion, vocals, slide whistle 
Justin Smith - guitar
Chris Ryan - guitar, vocals
Brian Cruse - bass, vocals
Larri Branch - piano
Ballard Midyette - trombone
Marcus Tenney - trumpet
David Hood - alto sax

Go Tell It On The Mountain - CJ & Friends (2009)

To kick off the summer, I decided to dig into the BCrusen vaults and pull out a few oldies to share.  One my favorite standards right here, Charlie brings some serious hot fire on this cut!!

#TheStandardsSeries

Performed by Brian Cruse & the BCrusen Ensemble

featuring:

Charlie Kilpatrick - keys
Brian Cruse - double bass
Kevin Gaines - drums

recorded at Minimum Wage Recording - RVA, fall 2012

www.briancruse.com

Stolen Moments (Oliver Nelson) - Brian Cruse & the BCrusen Ensemble

An old school holiday jam, arranged by Ballard Midyette for our Christmas Album with CJ Wolfe.

CJ & Friends is:
CJ Wolfe - percussion
Justin Smith - guitar
Brian Cruse - bass
Larri Branch - piano
Ballard Midyette - trombone
Marcus Tenney - trumpet
David Hood - alto sax

Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy - CJ & Friends (2009)

Subtitle, a track off the album Con Legno, performed by: 

Brian Cruse & the J.Smith Trio 

Album available on Bandcamp: briancruse.bandcamp.com/album/con-legno

Brian Cruse - double bass 
Justin Smith - guitar 
CJ Wolfe - drums

Subtitle - Brian Cruse & the J.Smith Trio

First single from the the upcoming release:

Brian Cruse presents: B-Snaptet - out 3/10/15!! 

Featuring original music from:

Brendan Schanbel - sax
Justin Smith -guitar
Brian Cruse - double bass
CJ Wolfe - drums

For additional info regarding the new record from B-Snaptet, check out:

www.BrianCruse.com
https://www.facebook.com/BCrusenMusic
https://twitter.com/bassinyou


Side Steppin' - Brian Cruse presents: B-Snaptet

Second single from my new record, Brian Cruse presents: B-Snaptet 

26.1 was inspired by the bombings that took place during the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013.  This piece is dedicated to all those whose lives were impacted by this tragic event. 

Brendan Schanbel - sax
Justin Smith -guitar
Brian Cruse - double bass
CJ Wolfe - drums

Written by: Brian Cruse


For additional info regarding the new record from B-Snaptet, check out:

www.BrianCruse.com
www.facebook.com/BCrusenMusic
twitter.com/bassinyou

26.1 - Brian Cruse presents: B-Snaptet

From our latest record -  Brian Cruse presents: B-Snaptet

Brendan Schanbel - sax
Justin Smith - guitar
Brian Cruse - double bass
CJ Wolfe - mbira

Written by: CJ Wolfe

For additional info regarding B-Snaptet, check out:

http://briancruse.bandcamp.com/album/b-snaptet
www.BrianCruse.com
www.facebook.com/BCrusenMusic
twitter.com/bassinyou

Sandcastle Man - Brian Cruse presents: B-Snap-tet

Title track from our new album of original compositions --- Brian Cruse & the J.Smith Trio - con legno 

Album available on Bandcamp: http://briancruse.bandcamp.com/album/con-legno

Brian Cruse - double bass    
 Justin Smith - guitar     
CJ Wolfe - drums

con legno - Brian Cruse & the J.Smith Trio

A track from our new album of original compositions --- Brian Cruse & the J.Smith Trio - con legno

Album available on Bandcamp: http://briancruse.bandcamp.com/album/con-legno

Brian Cruse - double bass 
Justin Smith - guitar 
CJ Wolfe - drums

Stir Fry - Brian Cruse & the J.Smith Trio

NEW ALBUM OUT 3/10!!  

Bassist-Composer-Teacher in RVA. 

Member of: B-Snap-tet, Brian Cruse & the J. Smith Trio, Fado Nosso, Larri Branch Agenda, quux collective, Luray, Afro Zen Allstars, River Trio

Brian Cruse

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