Right on Time Ken Fowser

• 1 Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors 03:53
• 2 Samba for Joe Bim 03:39
• 3 Duck And Cover 04:21
• 4 No Filter 06:59
• 5 Don't Let Life Pass You By 05:45
• 6 On My Way 04:36
• 7 Keep Doing What You're Doing 06:40
• 8 Fowser Time 07:22
• 9 A Poem For Elaine 05:44
• 10 Knights Of The Round 06:59
• Total Runtime 55:58

Info zu Right on Time

Tenor saxophonist Ken Fowser picks his moment to shine and shows up "Right On Time" with his eighth release for Posi-Tone. Everything moves sharply into focus as Fowser writes and plays with a remarkable clarity of vision throughout this stunning collection of original compositions. Supported by the able assistance of an all-star group, including organist Brian Charette, guitarist Ed Cherry, drummer Willie Jones III, and special guest appearances from legendary trombonist Steve Davis and trumpet sensation Joe Magnarelli, rising star bandleader Ken Fowser clearly succeeds in fashioning a stunning string of melodic pearls across a wide spectrum of styles and sounds! Critical ears and casual listeners everywhere will surely delight as Ken Fowser continues to make steady progress straight forward and arrive "Right On Time!"

"Great organ/guitar combos can deliver the coolness as effectively as they bring the heat, and this one makes good on the cool side with the down tempo “Don’t Let Life Pass You By.” Ken Fowser’s pleadings convince and Charette knows just how much emotion to put into his spotlight." (somethingelsereviews.com)

Ken Fowser, tenor saxophone Joe Magnarelli, trumpet Steve Davis, trombone Ed Cherry, guitar Brian Charette, organ Willie Jones III, drums

Ken Fowser
Since his arrival on the New York scene in 2005, Ken Fowser has continued to steer traditional harmony in uncharted directions. His lyrical approach to line construction and depth of harmonic sensibility allow him to record and play all over the world with such master players and burgeoning stars as David Hazeltine, Ugonna Okegwo, Donald Vega, Willie Jones III, Rick Germanson, Quincy Davis, David Wong, Jason Brown, Dezon Douglas and Rodney Green.

A prolific composer, Fowser has celebrated four cooperative releases on Posi-tone Records, co-led with vibraphone virtuoso, Behn Gillece. His debut release as a leader, Standing Tall earned him the number-one spot on JazzWeek Radio Chart seven weeks in a row. Each track reflects a contemporary treatment of conventional harmonic concepts—a creative manipulation that has become part of his signature sound as a composer and an arranger, as well as a soloist.

Set for release in February 2017, Now Hear This, Fowser’s second release as a soloist for Posi-tone features 11 original compositions and the same chart-topping lineup as Standing Tall: Josh Bruneau, Rick Germanson, Paul Gill and Jason Tiemann. Performing live every Friday night, his blistering quintet headlines the New York nightlife scene at the Django inside the Roxy Hotel on the corner of Walker and Church (www.thedjangonyc.com).

Fowser’s fluid phrasing and melodic approach to improvising developed as a result of his exposure to the rich musical legacy of the Philly Sound, following in time with the rhythmic footsteps of John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, Philly Joe Jones, Benny Golson and The Heath Brothers. Attending The University of the Arts in the early 2000s, Fowser studied with Tony Salicandro and Chris Farr, before transferring to William Paterson University in New Jersey, where he studied with NEA Jazz Master, Harold Mabern—an artistic force who remains one of Fowser’s major musical influences, today.

As a grad student at SUNY Purchase, Fowser studied with contemporary legends of the tenor saxophone Ralph Lalama, Grant Stewart and Eric Alexander—the latter with whom he forged a professional relationship, subbing for Alexander on many of his gigs, and playing with him live, in classic two tenor context.

Becoming more visible on the live music scene, in the latter 2000s Fowser enjoyed both downtown and uptown residencies at iconic New York venues. Hosting the session at Smalls Jazz Club every Tuesday for four years, and playing the late set at Smoke Jazz and Supper Club every Friday for two years, he followed headlining sets of such masters as the late Cedar Walton, Buster Williams and perhaps his greatest influence, George Coleman. Fowser has graced the bandstand from New York to San Francisco, playing Fat Cat, Zinc Bar, Chris’ Jazz Café, Ortlieb’s Jazz Haus, The Kimmel Center, Yoshi’s and Dizzy’s Club Coca-cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

An Indonesian Grammy nominee, Fowser has achieved international acclaim as the 2008 winner of San Francisco State University’s Int’l Generations Jazz Competition, and the recipient of a prestigious one-year mentorship with Jimmy Cobb, Ray Drummond and Jeremy Pelt. As he continues to expand his artistry as a composer, an educator and a bandleader, Fowser looks forward to finding new creative outlets in 2017.

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