Ambrose Akinmusire – What's The Story?
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Few musicians today are described first and foremost for having a wonderful tone – yet this is often the case for Oakland-born trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, whose elegiac style sees him weave beatific solos with his golden trumpet sound.
He’s back with his latest Blue Note release, The Imagined Savior Is Far Easier To Paint, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut on the label from 2011, When the Heart Emerges Glistening. The trumpeter explains to Stuart Nicholson that it’s the tales behind the notes that shape his music most. This is an extract from Jazzwise Issue #185 – to read the full article click here to Subscribe, save money and receive a FREE CD...