Saturday, February 16, 2013

"BLUES FROM THE UNDERGROUND" feat. The BLUTET

"BLUES FROM THE UNDERGROUND" is the new debut studio recording from the Orlando based group, The BLUTET. This Album contains original compositions from the band, and some remixed jazz standards. This kinetic, jazzy, romantic, funkdafied, soul drenched, danceable debut album features sounds from the underground, UNDERGROUND BLUZ.

The BLUTET, is a contemporary jazz ensemble built upon the groundbreaking work of legendary groups as Art Blakey's Jazzmessengers and Benny Golson & Art Farmer's Jazztet. The focus of the group is compose, produce and perform great, entertaining, energetic, danceable original music stepped in the jazz traditions of improvisation, swing, blues, and the lineage to back it up. They are part of the new movement in music, to relate multiple genres into one statement. They are "the place where jazz & hip-hop meet."

The ensemble, The BLUTET, has been together since 2009 and have been a staple on the performing scene in and around central Florida. They have performed at venues such as; Jazz Tastings, The Social, Club 57 West, The Peacock Room and many others. They have been producing several monthly events since 2009; "The Digital Journey" "Bohemia After Dark" & "The Young Gunnz Jazz Showcase."

The ensemble is led by Jarritt Sheel on trumpet, but is comprised of Jarritt A. Sheel - trumpet, Bryan Mays - guitar, Derrick Harris - trombone, Derrick Harvin - keys, Derek Engstrom - drums, John Toney - bass, & Gabe Carson - sax. They are "The BLUTET"

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