Audio Collection
Sonidos Nuevos (new Sounds)
The Damon Grant Project
Energetic latin jazz that gets your pulse going with some of the hottest world class players on the scene today. Original and traditional music, with a fresh sound and afro-carribean rhythms.
Collection Contents
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Reptomin | 6:02 | Play |
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Mark's Tune in 6 | 7:15 | Play |
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Loose Lips Sink Ships | 9:24 | Play |
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Descarga Pequea | 8:05 | Play |
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You'll Never Find it Now | 0:52 | Play |
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No Me LLores Mas | 7:03 | Play |
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Bajoira | 1:17 | Play |
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Flax Hill Descarga | 9:35 | Play |
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Impulse | 8:32 | Play |
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Quimbara 2K3 | 5:06 | Play |
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La Topa | 2:25 | Play |
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Description
Damon Grant, the leader of the Damon Grant project, performs original and traditional jazz compositions on vibraphone, marimba and a variety of other percussion instruments with Afro-Caribbean flair. He has been recognized for his work with the, University of Massachusetts Jazz Ensembles by "Downbeat Magazine", and has received four awards.
Damon, a native of Norwalk, Connecticut, has played with many ensembles, including some of the top Salsa, Funk, Orchestral, Dance and Jazz groups in the United States. He has performed on stage with many musicians, including: Richie Flores, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, John Benitez, and Stefon Harris. In March 2002, he was the opening performance for the Isaac Hayes concert at the Palace Theater in Stamford, Connecticut. Damon has performed at numerous venues, including: the Rich Forum, the Berkshire Jazz Festival, the Oyster Festival, Iron Horse Music Hall, the Iridium Jazz Club, and the Metronome and Soul Cafe restaurants. Damon participated in the closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics as part of the Cadets of Bergen County, eight times DCI (Drum Corps International) World Champions. In addition, he was a member of the original London cast of the show "Blast!", which won both a Tony and an Emmy award.
Damon received a Bachelor of Arts degree in jazz performance from the University of Massachusetts in February 2001. He has studied with musical legend Yusef Lateef, as well as master percussionist, Giovanni Hidalgo
The Damon Grant Project was formed in July 2001 and has performed at (noted) nightclubs, restaurants, concert halls, and festivals throughout the United States. The group plays original and traditional jazz compositions with a Latin/Brazilian influence. The music consists of many different styles, and is a balanced blend of straight ahead jazz and rhythms of the Caribbean including, but not limited to Son Montuno, Mambo, Rumba, Plena, Bomba, Samba, Partido Alto and Cha cha cha.