"Around The World With You" on CD presents Ulysses Owens Jr. & Generation Y as a modern, forward-looking voice in contemporary jazz. Centered around the dynamic, highly interactive drumming of Ulysses Owens Jr., the album blends straight-ahead swing, soulful grooves, lyrical ballads and world-music tinges into a cohesive journey that feels both rooted in jazz tradition and refreshingly current. Carefully crafted arrangements leave ample space for improvisation, so that each track develops organically, with shifting textures between piano, horns and rhythm section. The sound is warm and acoustic, yet energetic and punchy, making this CD equally suitable for attentive listening and relaxed enjoyment. Released by Cellar Live, a label known in the jazz world for its focus on high-quality recordings, strong artistic concepts and a deep respect for the club-like, intimate atmosphere of acoustic jazz, this album fits perfectly into a catalog that champions serious musicianship and honest, uncompressed sound.
Ulysses Owens Jr. has established himself as one of the standout drummers of his generation in the jazz scene, recognized for his precise yet soulful playing, his ability to drive a band with subtle power, and his sensitivity to dynamics and color. With his project Generation Y, he gathers a new wave of talented young musicians, giving them a platform to explore their own voices while staying connected to the lineage of classic and modern jazz. Their interplay, cohesion and fresh ideas on "Around The World With You" underscore Owens's growing profile as a bandleader and mentor figure in contemporary jazz.
Swing
12.272
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
