Curtis Brothers Quartet
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- 1. Curtis Anew
- 2. Thoughts Not My Own
- 3. Twisted Histories
- 4. Yuba Citrico
- 5. Taino Revenge
- 6. Bouncin' With Bud
- 7. Memories With Ether
- 8. The Spoiler
- 9. Op.25 No. 2
- 10. Take That Seat
- 11. Maria Cervantes
- 12. Alkalinity
- 13. Solutions
- 14. Song To Break The Spell
- 15. El Calderón
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Most quartets today consist of a horn and rhythm section. The horn is the leader, having the melody and conducting the ensemble. For "Rhythmic Prophecies," percussion is the base, the leader and inspiration. Rhythms are taken from literally all over the world and mixed and composed through a rarely seen jazz quartet combination. They follow in the footsteps of Herbie Hancock, Red Garland, Noro Morales, Art Blakey, Duke Ellington, and Dizzy Gilepsie, who have all focused on the percussion at on point. Africa is the essence of jazz and that is where "Rhythmic Prophecies" takes it.
Their unique rhythmic concept is what separates them from most any other jazz quartets. All of their music, original or not, is base on the percussive concepts that they have accumulated throughout their experiences. Some of "Rhythmic Prophecies"' music is so original that even great musicians such as Ralph Peterson has performed some with his world famous, "Ralph Peterson's Fo'tet." Since 2001 "Rhythmic Prophecies" have been performing around the U.S. and abroad. Their original sound has captivated audiences from New York, California to India. Most of the time the members are seen playing together with the 7-piece Latin-jazz ensemble, "Insight." With only four members and with music that is arranged for the rhythm section, "Rhythmic Prophecies" are free to explore so many more avenues of music. Even as they explore odd meters, world music, and group improvisation, they keep their audiences on the edge of their seats getting ready to jump up and dance.
Individually, the members of "Rhythmic Prophecies" are or have been sidemen for some of the greatest musicians alive such as Herbie Hancock, Eddie Palmieri, Chick Corea, Jimmy Greene, David Valentin, Kenny Werner, Miguel Zenon, Ralph Peterson, Brian Lynch, Gary Burton, Ralph Irizzary and Donald Harrison. "Rhythmic Prophecies" is proud to note that they have been hand picked by Ray Barretto and Hilton Ruiz, in 2005, to be involved in U.S. state department's "American Music Abroad (Jazz Ambassadors) program."
- 1) Curtis Anew (2:53) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 2) Thoughts Not My Own (5:19) (music by Zaccai Curtis, lyrics by Giovanni Almonte) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 3) Twisted Histories (3:49) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 4)Yuba Citrico (5:41) (Reinaldo De Jesus) Reinaldo De Jesus Publishing-BMI
- 5)Taino Revenge (5:05) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 6) Bouncing with Bud (6:53) (Bud Powell) EMBASSY MUSIC CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED MUSIC PUBLISHERS A DIV OF MUSIC SALES CORP
- 7) Memories in Ether (2:43) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 8) The Spoiler (2:43) (Luques Curtis) Quez Sez Publishing-ASCAP
- 9) Op. 25 No. 2 (6:00) (Chopin) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 10) Take That Seat (5:53) (Reinaldo De Jesus) Reinaldo De Jesus Publishing-BMI
- 11) Maria Cervantes (8:25) (Noro Morales) SOCIEDAD GENERAL DE AUTORES DE ESPANA S G A E
- 12) Alkalinity (3:54) (Luques Curtis) Quez Sez Publishing-ASCAP
- 13) Solutions (4:02) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 14) Song To Break the Spell (5:45) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
- 15) El Calderon (3:04) (Zaccai Curtis) Truth Revolution Publishing-ASCAP
Album Credits
Zaccai Curtis: Piano/Keyboards, Luques Curtis: Bass,Richie Barshay: Drums/Bombo on track 14, Reinaldo De Jesus: Congas and Percussion, Micheal Dease: Trombone track 5 and 14, Frank Kozyra: Soprano Sax - track 5 and 14, Mark Whitfield: Guitar - track 13, Camilo Molina Gaetan: Bata - track 14, Giovanni Almonte: vocals - track 2, Julie Acosta: vocals - track 14, Tiffany Ente: vocals - track 14, Jee Youn Hong: Cello - Track 7, Sung Hee Choi: Viola - Track 7
Produced by the Curtis Brothers Truth Revolution Records
engineered at Kaleidoscope Studios In Union City, Nj December of 2008 by: Karli Maloney, Sal Mormando,and Randy Crafton. Edited by Zaccai Curtis and Nelson Jaime "Gazu" Mixed and Mastered by Nelson Jaime "Gazu" Gazunel Studio Recording
All pictures and CD design by Jason Goodman www.photosjg.com
Logos and my Edward Larose www.edwardandkritzialarose.weebly.com
CurtisBrotherMusic.com TruthRevolutionRecords.com
for booking Tiffany Ente: 408-717-3683 tiffanyentemusic@gmail.com
to find out more about the album and merchandise Check out www.CurtisBrothersMusic.com and www.TruthRevolutionRecords.com
For all those who we could do this without. If we forget anyone we still love you.
Thanks you to the musicians: (the other curtis brothers), Richie, Reinaldo, Mike, Frank, Camilo, Mark, Gazu, Tiffany, Every one at Kaliedascope we couldn't have done it without you.
for those who have helped us along in our journey and believed in us. You directly made this a reality for us. thank you!: Dad, Mom, Damian, Jorge and Liz, Dalila and Illiana, Russ Musto, Andy Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apaches, Papo Vazquez, Ralph Peterson, Donald Harrison, Brian Lynch, Chembo Corniel, Ray Vega, Eddie Palmieri, Little Johnny, Yosvany and Yunior Terry, Norma Reyes and La Voz, Bas, Andre and J.C. Reyes, Litchfield Jazz camp, Vita Muir, Don Braden, Artist Collective, Steve Davis, Alan Palmer, Ron Sutton, Jackie, Rene and Dollie McLean, Rufus Foote, Ray Williams, Mario Calderon, Papo Sterling, Paul Nunez, Sharp, The Reyes Family, the other Curtis Clan, The Rodriguez family, Bobby T, Alvin Carter, Abu and family, Rich and Margo, Uncle Stanley, Dave Busanet, Lummie and Dez, Steve Konover, Ray Gonzalez, Luis Cotto, Byron and the Dean family, Uncle Art and Chuck, Maurice Robertson,Owen McNally, Steve Schwartz, Eric Jakson, Julio and Willie and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Awilda Rivera, Sheila Anderson, Chewy, Rudy Mangual, Ken and Claire Laster, Frank Alkyer, Thomas Peña, all of Conga-Bop, Dean Charles, Todd Barken, James Brown and Sweet Rhythm, Andres Chapparo
Our Mentors, Teachers and Guides: our music would not be what it is without you. Allan Palmer, Ron Sutton, Paul Brown, Dave Santoro, Danilo Perez, Andy Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Steve Barrios, Joe Ford, Larry Willis, John Stubblefield, Jackie and Rene, Eddie Palmieri and Allan Palmer, Mary and Steve Davis, Uli Gussendoerfer, Tony Gonzalez, John Santos, Willie Rodriguez, Ed Fast, Linda Woskow
Those Involved in the Truth Revolution: Albert Rivera, Nick Roseboro, Jason Goodman, Tiffany Ente, Edward Larose, Damian Curtis, Joel Gonzalez, Zach Lucas, John Davis, Louis Fouche, Philip Dizack, Kris Allen, Dalila Cardona, Matt Chasen, Talent, Bas Reyes, Sagacity, Arikka Rin, Josh Payette
The ones that helped set the vibe at the studio recording day: Justine, Obed, Karina, Julie, Davian, Nick, Albert, Jason, Mike, the whole kaleidoscope crew.
Thanks to the Creator. No matter the religious views...if any, you can be sure that whatever It may be...It's there!
Blood, Spirit, Land, Water, Freedom
Each of these represent key components to our physical and metaphysical experience and (relative) reality. Because we are human and of Life, these are the essentials which define our mind, body and soul since Existence. They make us who we are. Without any one of them we cease to be as we are.
Blood contains our DNA. DNA is something that is still mostly a mystery to us, though it contains the instruction to our entire being and history. Some scientist would like us to believe it is less important than it is. Perhaps because of the secrets contained within us. The four bases found in DNA are adenine (abbreviated A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T). With just the arrangement of these 4 letters, the blueprint and code of who we are, what we will do, how we will do it and much more are contained. This is our "computer program", the method of life, natures laws and a testament to the intelligence from which we are made. Blood is nothing less than the "way" of god or nature.
The Spirit is our truest essence, beyond the physical perception as defined by our 5 sense reality. Sight, taste, sound, smell, and touch are the tools these bodies allow us in order to experience this reality, but it is not what we are. We are spiritual beings in the midst of a physical experience. We experience this reality from our spirit and through our vessel/body. The body is our connection to existence in this 5 sense reality, also known as the 3rd dimension. While our bodies are finite our spirits our immortal. Made of life itself, we are eternal and of no past or future.
Land is a gift to us. Our extension, or rather we are an extension of land. It is not possible for us to treat the Earth better than we treat ourselves as we are of each other. When we begin to treat ourselves with respect and love through higher understanding so will we treat this planet.
Water is our conductor. The constant. It is everywhere. All around us, in the air we breath, in the food we eat, and in our bodies. Water is where we originate from. If Earth is our Mother, Then Water is our Father.
Freedom is the Sun. No one can give it to us or take it away. Do not confuse freedom with liberty. Liberty can be given and taken away. If you have a voice then you can speak. If you have a hand you can grab. If you have eyes you can see. If you have a soul you can love. Each and every one of us have the sun inside of us.
