The Calling: Volume Two

Terrence Brewer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 2006)
• Original Release Date: April 4, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Strong Brew Music
• ASIN: B000FJH19Y
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,261 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

With the release of The Calling: Volume One and Volume Two, in the spring of 2006, Brewer garnered a tremendous amount of media attention and recognition. In June of 2006, long time Oakland Tribune columnist Brenda Payton wrote, Brewer has a distinctive guitar sound and his compositions are rooted in classical jazz standards with a fresh voice. The horizon belongs to him and we are sure to hear more. Writing for the Contra Costa Times (May 2006) consummate Jazz and Cultural Arts writer Andy Gilbert proclaimed, Over the past decade, Brewer has established himself as an accomplished improviser with an exquisite tone... His sound is marked by a balance and maturity more often found in much older players. [Brewer s] graceful, well-constructed solos flow thematically out of his compositions, rather than turning his tunes into mere launching pads for displays of technique. Dan King of the San Francisco Chronicle writes, (Brewer) is one of the reasons the Bay area Jazz scene looks promising... . Feature articles, reviews, and editorials have also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Alameda Sun, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Alameda Journal, and The Music Scene.

In addition to printed press, Brewer found himself featured in radio and television interviews. Chris Cortez of KSCM-FM91.1 (May 2006) referred to Brewer as a skilled and gifted guitarist . When referring to Brewer s music in various interviews, KCSM and KPFA-FM94.1 (April/June 2006) DJ Greg Bridges stated, "New standards are sure to come out of these recordings". Television interviews and performances on San Francisco s CBS affiliate KPIX CBS 5 (May 2006) and ABC affiliate KGO-TV 7 (August 2006) continue to pave the way for Brewer s Bay area marketing success, especially with KPIX CBS 5 anchor Lisa Chan referring to Brewer as ...the Bay area s newest rising star! during his May 28 televised interview.

--San Francisco Bay Area Media

Product Description

Terrence Brewer continues to ride a wave of positive press and praise surrounding his debut albums The Calling: Volume One and Volume Two, released in early 2006 on his Strong Brew record label. Brewer has a natural, inviting sound that instantly transports you back to the heyday of classic jazz guitar... writes David Rubien (San Francisco Chronicle feature on Brewer March 20, 2007). Brewer s playing has been hailed as, powerful , smooth , beautiful , mature , and graceful and The Calling: Volume One and Volume Two albums have been referred to as, seductive , sensuous , and gorgeous . Andy Gilbert (Contra Costa Times) remarks, Over the past decade, Brewer has established himself as an accomplished improviser with an exquisite tone. His (Brewer) sound is marked by a balance and maturity... while the San Francisco Chronicle included Brewer in a short list of whom to stalk in Bay Area jazz in 2007.

Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, and Musical Director, resides in Alameda, California. Brewer s aggressive marketing and business acumen aided him in leading his own instrumental and vocal groups in over 1400 shows throughout California in the last six years. In addition to this impressive feat, Brewer possesses the rich experience of performing with legendary artists such as Pete Escovedo, Herb Gibson, Kim Nalley (production of Lady Day in Love by Courtney Brown), Duwaan Muhammad, Calvin Keyes, Bruce Forman, Scott Amendola, Khalil Shaheed, Ed Kelly, Michael Zilber, Tuck and Patti, Chuck Bennet, and many others. In addition to performing with great artists, Brewer s fate led him to study with musical greats such as Charlie Hunter, Duck Baker, and Mark Levine.

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Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tight Arrangements, May 27, 2010

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M. Parks (Music City USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Calling: Volume Two (Audio CD)

Terrence Brewer definitely has a distinctive feel for jazz composition. His tunes have thoughtful designs that allow for the structure for his bandmates to play within the melody and allow the space for each one to have full expressive capasity during solos. As a musician, Brewer expresses the full palate of the electric semi-hollow body by utilizing chord progression that display the depth of the jazz guitar. All in all, this was a record that resonates beyond its last listen.

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Young Guitarist, March 24, 2010

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Eric R. Sturms "Prophetwalker" (Dearborn, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Calling: Volume Two (Audio CD)

Although this recording lacked the clarity of Volume One, the licks were impressive and he maintained artistic consistency and growth throughout the recording.

5.0 out of 5 stars Calmly Confident, August 31, 2008

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Z. G. ("Ziggy") Plimyofn "Biographer ... (The East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Calling: Volume Two (Audio CD)

The simple photograph on the cover may be a little off-putting. Where does this young jazz guitarist get the gumption to look so damn calmly confident? Where's the loudness on the cover we expect to see in order to get our attention focused, if for a short while, on those new and (deservedly) unknown recording artists? Well, give this one a listen and you'll get a lesson. You'll know that he knows, and you'll be assured that he's assured of more than poise, but also knowledge, skill and ability (besides playing on all of the tracks, Brewer also composed all of the compositions, as well). It's a GS recording (that is, guaranteed satisfaction)!

Simply put, the best of Terrence Brewer's The Calling: Volume 2 sounds as polished and nuanced as recordings of the great jazz guitarist, Jim Hall. And all of Brewer's accompanying musicians (Eric Drake on saxophone [on 3 of the disc's seven tracks]; Wil Blades on Hammond B-3 Organ, and Derrek Phillips on Drums) complement Brewer beyond mere competency but with reliant professionalism and supportive strengths and standouts. The music they make together is as beautiful and entertaining as it is profound.

Perfect for a Sunday morning brunch with friends and family or a private, intimate jam session, one-on-one, late at night. Meditative or animated; cold water, bourbon, or sangria. Choose a mindset and accompanying poison, because this isn't. Enjoy it and see the world through its colors as visioned and laid-down by one of the San Francisco Bay Area's newest jazz treasures.