This album is a compilation of high energy driven tracks with a mix of Latin and Jazz vibes. I want to acknowledge the support and contributions of the musicians on this album. Arrangements by Jesse Ryan and Manuel Valera, co-write ‘Obvious’ by Manuel Valera, arranging and charting by Jesse Ryan and Manuel Valera and bass arrangements by Mike
Gospel inspired soulful Jazz rendition of an original composed track by Joe Bowden. Proud of this track. Thank you Quisha Wint Joanna Majoko Wādo Brown and Robert Ball for the Love you nutured from this composition. Thank you Rich Brown Manuel A. Valera Jeremy Sean Hector for creating a solid pocket for the lyrics. Thank you Anthony Wright for seeing my vision and painting the canvas with such great harmony.
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Music is Life is the sixth contribution to my musical body of work. It’s a collaboration with some of the world’s greatest musicians. Manuel Valera of NYC, Warren Wolf from Baltimore, Mike Downes Toronto and Rich Brown from Toronto, to name a few.
Music Is Life celebrates the many ways that music impacts our lives. Music has been the soundtrack of my life, I utilize my ability to write melodies and lyrics to tell stories of how we can make the world a better place, because, Music has the power to change the world.
My life has had its ups and downs and the one thing that has carried me through those times were the words and music of the songs that resonated deep within me. I was taken on each artist's musical journey and felt what they felt, saw what they saw and was immersed in the emotional tide that accompanied each piece.
“This album consists of songs that represent my emotional and philosophical interpretations of how music has shaped my life and offers a glimmer of hope to those who need it.” Joe Bowden
The next step will show you a way out, and someday, the way you’ve chosen will reveal a sunny day and you’ll understand that music is life. You’ll open your eyes from spacing out and realize this is not a wolf ticket or an impulse response but your destiny.
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My original tracks influenced by my mentors, The Crusaders, James Brown, Steve Wonder, Parliament/Funkadelic and more.
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Preceded by Voices In My Head and Timeless Classics Volume One, Thank You For Listening is the long-anticipated original project by Producer/Drummer, Joe Bowden.
Bowden has enlisted the talents of Cuban born New York City resident, Manuel Valera and fellow Torontonians Rich Brown and Kelly Jefferson to form the core of The Joe Bowden Project. Special guest included are band members Luis Deniz (Alto Sax), Alexander Brown (Trumpet) and Robi Botos (Piano), a long time collaborator Michael Shand (Piano) and new members Joy Lapps-Lewis (Steel Pan), Rob Neal Christian (Tenor Sax) and Michael Occhipinti (Guitar).
Thank you for Listening consists of jazz inspired compositions written by Joe Bowden over the past years and embellished by the great performances of this great collective of fellow musicians and friends. This project has a mix of fiery Caribbean Jazz - Memories of Cuba and FSC, peaceful ballads – Rustling of the Leaves and At Peace and a tribute to Charles Mingus presented as a Kenny Garrett style piece titled Mingus, to name a few.
