Josh Lawrence

Josh Lawrence – Call Time (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 29:34 minutes | 553 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Josh Lawrence’s skillfully efficient trumpet stylings prompt audiences to punctual engagement with the enjoyable message of “Call Time.” Employing a wide palette of tones and sounds, Lawrence is a gifted instrumentalist who makes a clear statement of purpose with his stunning musicianship and stalwart leadership on his fourth album for Posi-Tone. Lawrence’s thoughtful melodicism shines throughout the session with the able assistance of some of the hippest cats on the scene today, including the collective genius of bassist Boris Kozlov and pianist Art Hirahara, the drumming excellence of Jason Tiemann, and scintillating sounds of saxophone sensation Willie Morris. With this latest release, Lawrence not only confirms his status as one of the biggest rising stars in jazz today, but also shows that he is clearly a visionary musical artist for jazz fans to mark time by for years to come.
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Josh Lawrence – And That Too (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 56:28 minutes | 1,02 GB | Genre: Jazz
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With calm and pervasive confidence, Josh Lawrence picks up his trumpet for Posi-Tone, and steps boldly back into the spotlight with steadfast determination and emotional earnestness on his aptly entitled fifth release “And That Too.” Expect the unexpected when Lawrence unveils a powerful musical program of brilliant performances with the able assistance of talented newcomer Willie Morris on tenor sax, and the omnipresent powerhouse combination of pianist Art Hirahara and bassist Boris Kozlov alongside the bombastic metrics of Rudy Royston and Jason Tiemann on drums. From the opening salvo to the last call, Lawrence continuously affirms his commanding presence as a band leader with a well refined artistic vision that is effortlessly engaging, uplifting, and entertaining. With a delicate balance of modernity and classic aesthetics, “And That Too” is insightfully straight forward, refreshingly melodic, and certainly guaranteed to bring a wide variety of bright moments to listeners everywhere.
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Josh Lawrence – Triptych (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 51:03 minutes | 1006 MB | Genre: Jazz
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The tasteful trumpet stylings of Josh Lawrence add color to the scene while listeners are encouraged to keep their focus on the frames of “Triptych.” Employing a wide palette of tones and sounds, this gifted instrumentalist makes a bold statement of purpose with both his stunning musicianship and his combined presentation of three unique original mini-suites on his third album for Posi-Tone. Lawrence’s melodicism shines throughout the session with able assistance of some of the hippest cats on the scene today, including the collective brotherly genius of bassist Luques Curtis and pianist Zaccai Curtis, the drumming excellence of Anwar Marshall, and scintillating sounds of alto saxophone sensation Caleb Curtis. With this latest release, Lawrence not only confirms his status as one of the biggest rising stars in jazz today, but also shows that he is clearly a visionary musical artist for jazz fans to keep their eyes fixed upon for years to come.
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Josh Lawrence – Happiest Together (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 13:25 minutes | 255 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Josh Lawrence is a critically acclaimed trumpeter and composer. His ensemble was dubbed “an all-star outfit” by The New York Times. Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
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Josh Lawrence – Contrast (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/88,2 kHz | Time – 55:52 minutes | 1,13 GB | Genre: Contemporary Jazz, Jazz
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Trumpet player Josh Lawrence examines the scene from a whole new perspective on “Contrast,” his second release for Posi-Tone. Using both his instrument and his skills as a bandleader, Lawrence succeeds in making another inspired statement by exploring several different musical avenues with his “Color Theory” project. Also featured on the record are the colors and sounds of alto saxophonist Caleb Curtis, trombonist David Gibson pianists Orrin Evans and Zaccai Curtis, bassist Luques Curtis, and drummer Anwar Marshall. The session is elegantly lyrical and clearly suggestive of a modern jazz sensibility. With an amazing combination of talents, brilliant performances, and an evocative program of new original compositions, “Contrast” is sure to bring bright moments of intense delight to serious listeners and jazz fans everywhere.
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Josh Lawrence – Color Theory (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 57:24 minutes | 1,11 GB | Genre: Jazz
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Lawrence is an impeccable trumpet player with a glossy sound. Like all but a few jazz musicians under 40 in the world, he wants to write his own stuff. The concept behind this album is synesthesia, one form of which is the experience of music as color. Tunes include “Green,” “RED!,” “Black” and “Blue.” The relationships between songs and specific colors mean something to Lawrence; listeners will have to take these relationships on faith. Tracks alternate between energetic, intricate postbop structures and slow-to-medium forms. All are harmonically astute, well made and expertly executed. All are nice. None is sufficiently differentiated from the vast recent canon of compositions by under-40 jazz musicians to make it entirely memorable. Lawrence’s new leader record “Color Theory” showcases his original compositions and is meant to be reflections of the entire color spectrum.
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Josh Lawrence – Color Theory (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz  | Time – 57:20 minutes | 1,1 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Posi-Tone Records

Lawrence’s new leader record Color Theory showcases his original compositions and is meant to be reflections of the entire color spectrum. The musical program covers several hues and shades with an exciting and evocative presentation of Lawrence’s amazing new original compositions. The album features saxophonist Caleb Curtis, pianists Orrin Evans & Adam Faulk, bassist Madison Rast, and drummer Anwar Marshall.

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