Ramsey, by Sumari

Ramsey

by Sumari

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1.	Piece 1 for Ramsey 19:42	info	buy track
2.	Piece 2 for Ramsey 13:54	info	buy track
3.	Blues for Ramsey 07:28	info	buy track

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Though mostly known for his time as violinist with Cecil Taylor, Ramsey Ameen was a musician, polymath, computer engineer, mathematician and philosopher. When I learned we lived close by each other we began to drive together to gigs in NYC. Ramsey was well versed in any subject I could bring up, and could discuss deeply for hours. And we did. Bach, Ornette Coleman, Gurdjieff, Blavatsky, geometry, world events, politics, et al. I called him about recording a duo with him on violin and guitarist Dom Minasi. Two days later I learned Ramsey had passed. A shock to say the least, heartbreaking news at the loss of this dear friend and great man. This album, Ramsey, is dedicated to him.
This performance by Sumari at a concert in memory of Ramsey with several ensembles was recorded at Scholes Street Studio in Brooklyn, NY.
The performance was attended by numerous Downtown Music luminaries. Sumari, an improvising unit that started as a trio and was later augmented by the presence of double-bass master Hilliard Greene. Sumari recorded 5 previous album for Unseen Rain Records. This album, Ramsey, has three extensive tracks with the last one a surprise blues. - Jack DeSalvo

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released December 10, 2021

MATT LAVELLE - Trumpet, Alto & Bass Clarinets
JACK DeSALVO - Guitar
HILLIARD GREENE - Double Bass
TOM CABRERA - Drums

Recorded at Schole Street Studio, Brooklyn, NY by René Allain
Mixed and mastered by Larry Hutter, Orlando, FL
Cover painting by Tom Cabrera, design by Qua's Eye Graphix
Produced by Jack DeSalvo

In memory of Ramsey Ameen (1945-2019)

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Sumari New York, New York

Sumari, originally a trio, now a quartet of master multi-instrumetalists inspired by long time friendship, the mysteries of the universe and expressing this through music. Matt Lavelle, Jack DeSalvo, Tom Cabrera and Hill Greene are known worldwide for their virtuosity and the creative groups they appear in and lead, e.g., 12 Houses, Matt Lavelle Quartet, Jack DeSalvo Quartet and Tom Cabrera Trio. ... more