Milton Suggs emerged as a major vocal contender in 2010 with his acclaimed debut album, "Things To Come." Now, with his third studio album release, vocalist, lyricist, and composer Milton Suggs makes a strong showing in 2012 with "Lyrical, Volume I."
In 2010 with his debut album as a leader, Things to Come, vocalist Milton Suggs established himself as an artist to be aware of and watch closely. He cements that idea with a strong showing in 2012 with the first volume in an anticipated series of albums simply and appropriately entitled, “Lyrical.”
Lyrical, Volume I was recorded in late 2011 and early in 2012 with some fine instrumental talent out of the midwest. Detroit pianist Michael Jellick, bassist Joshua Ramos, and drummer Greg Artry comprise the rhythm section while several talented horn players including trumpeters Corey Wilkes and Marquis Hill, as well as saxophonist Christopher McBride make strong statements as soloists.
True to its title, the album’s repertoire consists of arrangements by Milton Suggs of compositions from some of the most beloved musicians and composers in jazz all with original lyrics by Suggs. The album opens with three Wayne Shorter compositions: first, the powerful war-like anthem “Before It’s Too Late” (originally called “Armageddon”), followed by “Walking Out” (“Footprints”), before winding down to a moving ballad in “Jayme’s Song” (“Infant Eyes”), a father’s ode to his newborn daughter.
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