What started as a conversation about the universal language of music transformed into a focused 2 year journey, incorporating 50+ artists across multiple continents. Based in Portland, OR and touring internationally, flugelhorn & trumpet player Max Ribner has assembled an all-star cast of players who create the thematic storytelling entitled 1st Language.

This 11 song album features artists such as:

Bobby Sparks II - Keys (Roy Hargrove, Snarky Puppy)
Jarrod Lawson - Vocals, Keys
Mark Lettieri - Guitar (Snarky Puppy)
Saeeda Wright - Vocals (Prince)
Sharay Reed - Bass (Chaka Kahn, Kirk Franklin)

Starting from simple melodic mantras, 1st Language flows with the complexity brought by a full rhythm section, a 10 piece horn section, a 12 piece string section, an 8 person gospel choir and a 10 piece dance troupe from Ghana, Africa & Portland, OR. Max Ribner brings his unique voice and vision, drawing on the spontaneity of jazz, the arranging and orchestration of modern classical, and the reverence of universal spiritual music. After a year and a half of writing, arranging and tracking the album, the project caught the ear of Grammy winning mix engineer Ben Kane (D’angelo, PJ Morton, Emily King).

Completed in late 2020, amidst the din of COVID-19, national elections and an ongoing movement for equity and inclusion, 1st Language is a sonic calling together of our collective humanity.

10 Thank You

HANK LEVINE AND THE BLAZERS - Midnight (chöko Aba edit)

Awaken To Your Power ~ Sundance Ecstatic Dance ~ Oct 23

Enigma

The Coldest

Booby Trap On The River (feat. BossMan Dlow)

From meditative to the dance floor, this album encompasses the whole spectrum. Based on a traditional "sadhana", the entire album is a complete practice, from lineage to dedication.  Singing, hearing or playing these mantras, carries the blessings of these ancient spiritual technologies, and has many benefits.  Mantra, is utilizing sound vibration us to our inherent enlightened qualities. 

Hymnal Aya ~ produced by Random Rab

The Rolling Stones Singles Box Set (1971-2006)

Beast Of Burden

Your Touch - The EP

Your Touch

Moving in Stereo: The Best of The Cars

Just What I Needed (2016 Remaster)

Fragile Tears-awfultune

This song was made for healing my fear. I wanted to make a mantra for myself, and in hopes, this sound can soothe your inner fear as well. If not that then tell me how this makes you feel? 
I want to thank Watson Moon for recording drums and guitar it was a pleasure collaborating. If you see this you will find that the song has changed a bit since you last heard it.
p.s life is painful, thankful for music, creating, and sharing with others 
May Peace Be on this Earth

Dont Be Afraid

Dont Be Afraid

MAEARTCO

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