Ballyhoo, by Grant Richards

Ballyhoo

by Grant Richards

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1.	Bonenkai 05:48	info	buy track
2.	Two Become One 05:35	info	buy track
3.	Ballyhoo 05:30	info	buy track
4.	The Bloom 04:46	info	buy track
5.	Elizabeth 06:28	info	buy track
6.	Portmanteau 05:23	info	buy track
7.	Bye-Ya 04:03	info	buy track
8.	Suite For Bass: I Water 02:30	info	buy track
9.	Suite For Bass: II Earth 03:23	info	buy track
10.	Suite For Bass: III Air 02:05	info	buy track
11.	Suite For Bass: IV Fire 03:21	info	buy track
12.	Space 06:33	info	buy track
13.	Secret Love 04:58	info	buy track

about

Pianist Grant Richards and his steadfast trio of bassist Damian Erskine and drummer Reinhardt Melz are veteran collaborators and musical co-conspirators with over a decade of creative history shared amongst them. Now, Richards - a pianist deeply immersed in bebop and the blues - leads his music in a bold and emergent new direction with Ballyhoo, an Afro-Cuban celebration brought to life by his ensemble and special guest, percussionist Carmelo Torres.

Richards has always found himself drawn to the grooves and soundscapes of Afro-Cuban music. Growing up, the music of Eddie Palmieri and Danilo Perez was regularly on repeat. With these sounds, rhythms, and the associated energy thereof firmly entrenched in his mind, Richards set out upon the task he'd always longed to do, and began writing an album of original and authentic Afro-Cuban music.

In its essence, Ballyhoo is a joyful and deeply thoughtful celebration of a previously unspoken dream, finally realized in a tangible elation of musicianship, culture, and unbridled wonder. With Ballyhoo, Richards and his ensemble bring the untouchable feeling of collective mirth that comes with true groove, and above all, paint a hopeful outlook to move forward that stands in vibrant, refreshing contrast to the penumbra cast by the previous year.

credits

released September 24, 2021

Grant Richards - piano, keyboards, compositions*
Damian Erskine - electric bass
Reinhardt Melz - drums, percussion
Carmelo Torres - congas, percussion

* Bye-Ya written by Thelonious Monk and arranged by Reinhardt Melz; Secret Love written by Sammy Fain & Paul Francis Webster and arranged by Grant Richards

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Grant Richards New York, New York

NYC-based pianist & composer Grant Richards strives to cultivate an original sound in his music that is organic and honest. Before college, Downbeat honored Grant with four prestigious Student Music Awards. In 2009, Grant enrolled in Berklee College of Music where he received the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship. Now, Grant is a formidable performer, composer, and teacher in his own right. ... more

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discography

One and Done

Dec 2022
Ballyhoo

Sep 2021
Numinous

Jun 2015

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