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Now 30 years old, Barber felt there was more emphasis on turning 29 years old vs turning 30 years old. “For me, 29 was a great year. I accomplished so much and I felt that year was a great way to end the decade. I wanted to recognize my 29th year.” Throughout the compositional process of “29”, Barber thought about creating a track by using the same fundamentals applied to drumming. Taking time to study a drum groove, the drummer dissected each part and then applied his findings to different notes on piano. Although this composition is very rhythmic and presents the illusion of being in odd meter, it is in fact 4/4 time. Renfroe and Louis are the soloists on this song. Barber takes the last solo and creates a whirlwind of polyrhythms and motif development. A highlight of “29” is Taber Gable’s improvisation during the bandleader’s drum solo. What begins as a drum solo develops into a duo conversation between Barber and Gable. Playing ideas with and against each other on a regular occurence, this organic interaction between the two was a perfect conclusion to the album.

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from Live at Jazz Standard, track released October 20, 2020
Jonathan Barber - Drums
Taber Gable - Piano
Andrew Renfroe - Guitar
Godwin Louis - Alto Saxophone
Matt Dwonszyk - Bass

Recorded - Jazz Standard
Recording Date - July 24, 2019
Producer - Jonathan Barber
Mix and Mastering - Drew of the Drew
Engineer - Ryan Caruso
Photography - Anna Yatskevich
Album Design - Corey Pane

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Jonathan Barber has recently stepped forth as a composer and leader with his Vision Ahead band. The group’s blend of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a composer and performer. ... more

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