In addition to his sheer technical facility and elevated musical sophistication, Binney’s true strength is rooted in his openness and ability to comfortably weave between both electronic and acoustic mediums. Tomorrow’s Journey consists predominantly of new compositions by Binney as well as compositions “Casa” written by Luca Mendoza, and “Cali Culture” co-composed by Ambrose Akinmusire and Binney. The album was recorded at Next Recorders in East Los Angeles, the studio that is home to Los Lobos and Rufus Wainwright.įollowing his exclusively electronic releases in 2020, Tomorrow’s Journey serves as a reminder of Binney’s unparalleled, inimitable range as an artist, and represents his return to the classic acoustic ensemble setting. I’ve made numerous records with two drummers but this was the first whole album with two basses.”īinney describes Tomorrow’s Journey as “the most musically intricate acoustic project worked on thus far”, attributing the musical complexity to having adequate time to compose more involved music and rehearse with his group in Los Angeles in his home studio. Widely recognized for his lifelong commitment to mentoring younger musicians, Binney unites a young, supremely talented Los Angeles-based band featuring pianists Luca Mendoza and Paul Cornish, bassists Ethan Moffit and Logan Kane, drummer Benjamin Ring, percussionist Kenny Wolleson, and brass players Aaron Janik and Jon Hatamiya.īinney notes, “The two basses were a new setting for me to write for. That’s a difficult thing to do and I think that on this record we get there and beyond.” - David Binney “This record is me pushing my compositions for an acoustic ensemble setting and playing to new levels with a group of musicians who were not only able and willing to learn the music, but capable of bringing a fire and energy from live performances into the studio. Tomorrow’s Journey is not just an album-it’s a bold testament to what contemporary music can be, setting a new standard for musical innovation. ![]() ![]() Tomorrow’s Journey is the essence of Binney: absolute artistry and unhinged genre-defying originality that brazenly shatters the conventional musical mold. INNOVATIVE SAXOPHONIST/COMPOSER/PRODUCER DAVID BINNEY BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH HIS LATEST RELEASE, Tomorrow’s Journey, AVAILABLE May 2022.
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