BOO BOO'S BIRTHDAY | Monk Abstractions (SomeNew Music) This track is from my new solo saxophone CD exploring the music of Thelonious Monk
MONGOLIAN BLUES The following is an excerpt from my new SOLO project featuring some new extended techniques I have been developing. Let me know what you think!
SEMITONAL FIELD-HOLLER The following is an excerpt from my new SOLO project featuring some new extended techniques I have been developing. Let me know what you think!
Operation Desert Funk | Sam Newsome's Groove Project 24/7 (Satchmo Jazz) featuring Sam Newsome - soprano sax Jerome Harris - guitar Greg Lewis - hammond B-3 organ Derreck Phillips - drums "This incredible album showcases new directions in contemporary electric jazz and funk." - Amazon.com
The Sucker's Game | Global Unity (Palmetto) featuring Sam Newsome - soprano sax Marvin Sewell - acoustic guitar Jean-Michel Pilc - piano Ugonna Okegwo - bass Satoshi Takeishi - percussion Gilad - percussion "Music fans with broad taste will find Sam Newsome's take on world beat rewarding." - All About Jazz
The Tenderside of Sammy Straighthorn | The Tenderside of Sammy Straighthorn (Steeplechase) Sam Newsome Quartet w/special guest Elisabeth Kontomanou (voice) featuring Sam Newsome -soprano sax Bruce Barth - piano Ugonna Okegwo - bass Matt Wilson - drums "...an intriquing album that will reward those looking for something just a bit left center." All About Jazz
It's Not The Size Of The Horn, It's How You Swing It! | Sam Newsome & Global Unity (Columbia/Sony) featuring Sam Newsome - soprano sax Elisabeth Kontomanou - voice Amos Hoffman - oud Ugonna Okegwo - bass Leon Parker - percussion Carlos Gomez - shekere Gilad - congas "Juxtaposing the languages of world music and jazz, Newsome has the talent to run with the pack and the vision to put himself ahead of the game." - Billboard
The World According to Shaquana Goldstein | The Mass (Palmetto) Collective Identity Sax Quartet featuring Sam Newsome - soprano sax Jorge Sylvester - alto sax Aaron Stewart - tenor sax Alex Harding - bari sax "Most highly recommended." - JazzTimes
Giant Steps | MAGIC CIRCLE (not yet released) featuring Sam Newsome - soprano sax Jean-Michel Pilc - piano
Brooklyn Nights | SAM I AM (Criss Cross) featuring Sam Newsome - tenor sax Steve Nelson - vibes Mulgrew Miller - piano James Genus - bass Billy Drummond - drums "Every selection is well worth hearing and Newsome sounds quite inspired by his surroundings and the stimulating material." - All Music Guide
