TestimonialsWhen distilled into music, especially jazz, and more especially by this stereo innovation called Carl and Alan Maguire... it really is grace, and it brings with it both honor and welcome, and passion, and forward thinking -- and so much more! These are two very old souls.
Kirk Whalum, Grammy Winning Jazz Saxophonist How can it be that 2 brothers can communicate via their music on such a high level?! It is uplifting to witness Carl and Alan Maguire move up the familial Jazz Ladder as they share their sounds with the world. John Clayton, bassist, Composer, Arranger and Co-leader of a Brothers band They are a 21-year-old young Japanese rhythm section, drummer and bassist. What I hear in this album is highly purified hard bop from America. What a great feeling! Takashi Yamamoto, Jazz Perspective Editor in Chief, Disk Union Jazz Dept Chief, Japan I sense their youthful sparkle, rich musicality, solid techniques and their broad flexibility towards music all over in these twelve heavy duty tracks. I feel that music is not merely a sound, it mirrors the player’s energy, emotion, personality and literary understanding. It is exciting to see how Carl and Alan will develop as musicians in the future. All the very best to their journey. Keiko Matsui, Jazz Pianist & Composer Carl and Alan's sophomore recording "Seeking Higher Ground" is a wonderful showcase of their continual growth as musicians. This was an enjoyable documentation to be a part of, and it forecasts the bright futures they have ahead of them. Gregory Tardy, Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and Jazz Educator It's just AWESOME ! Perfect quality, inspired music & solos ! Compositions are great ! Manuel Rocheman, Jazz Pianist and Composer Jazz is about being true to yourself when you play, and that's how I felt about Carl and Alan after our first performance in Hong Kong. I was inspired by their passions for jazz at such early age. This wonderful album with great tunes beautifully produced by their mentor the great Donald Brown, truly shows off their committed role as the rhythm section. I'm thrilled for their accomplishments and looking forward to what lies ahead for them as they journey through the world of jazz. Ted Lo, Jazz Pianist, Composer, Producer This is a treat for all those jazz aficionados who find themselves seeking proof of the foundation of the future of jazz. This music is sure to be considered a continuation of the tradition of jazz that still prospers, thrives, and grows stronger in the hands of this new generation of jazz artists. Malvin Massey Jr., WMUR FM92 Memphis Radio General Manager This album is fantastic! I can feel that Carl & Alan, two young artists full of talent, are evolving further with strong musicians such as Gregory Tardy, Aaron Goldberg and Bill Mobley. Toyoshi Narita (Japan's No.1 Jazz Review Blogger) |
Produced by Donald Brown Bill Mobley (trumpet & flugelhorn except 5) Gregory Tardy (tenor & soprano sax) Aaron Goldberg (piano) Donald Brown (Fender Rhodes) Carl Seitaro Maguire (drums) Alan Shutaro Maguire (upright bass) Recorded by Pete Matthews at Music+Arts Studio, Memphis, TN on March 13 & 14, 2017
Mixed by Pete Matthews at High Low Studios, Memphis, TN in March & April, 2017 Mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Studios, NYC, NY in May, 2017 The Aquarian Weekly (5/16/18)
With the kind of post-bop material that’s easy to listen to but hard to play, these twins have now officially joined the ranks of such historical jazz brother teams with names like Heath, Brecker, Marsalis, Farmer, Montgomery and Mangione. Welcome to the club, boys. Memphis Flyer (5/31/18) The two blossom into a drum and bass team that is almost telepathic. Album 1. Theodicy 6:08
by Gregory Tardy (BMI) 2. Hibiscus 8:24 by Geoffrey Keezer (Keezer Music, BMI) 3. The Early Bird Gets The Short End of The Stick 6:08 by Donald Brown (Kendoray Music) 4. Clarity 5:36 by Jon Hamar (Hamar, Jon P, BMI) 5. Shed 6:00 by Aaron Goldberg (A Dawg Music Inc. BMI) 6. Song for Arjun 6:54 by Alan Shutaro Maguire (CD Baby Publisher) 7. Witch 4:42 by Alan Shutaro Maguire (CD Baby Publisher) 8. 49th St 5:19 by Bill Mobley (Mobtone Music) 9. Mid Air 5:52 by Carl Seitaro Maguire & Ben Flint (CD Baby Publisher) 10. Machi no Michi 6:16 by Carl Seitaro Maguire (CD Baby Publisher) 11. An Island, A Piano, and Keith 6:45 by Donald Brown (Kendoray Music) 12. Someday My Prince Will Come 6:50 by Frank Churchill, arranged by Alan Seitaro Maguire (Bourne Co) Total: 74:54 |
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