#7Summers
Seven Summers is the record that you would expect when a seasoned player with roots in several genres takes the time to
let the music unfold. Shaun narrates in a very personal way as the album opens, and then takes us through a
project seven years in the making. Do yourself a favor, GET THIS ALBUM NOW!
let the music unfold. Shaun narrates in a very personal way as the album opens, and then takes us through a
project seven years in the making. Do yourself a favor, GET THIS ALBUM NOW!
Lotus |
The Yellow Jacket |
Madiba |
more than just jazz
A rollicking New Orleans second line track leads off with One Big Party, and the story continues with a breezy trip through jazz in some of its glorious variations. As we reach the center, three vocal tracks show the depth of Shaun’s musical concept, composition, and arrangement. In the center of these three is the stunning Love Don’t Let Me Down, sung by Claudia Melton with emotion and elegance.
a breath of fresh airOnce you’ve settled in with the soulful vocals, off we go again into a moving jazz track as we lead up to the crown jewel of Seven Summers - Madiba. Complete with narrative introduction, this one takes off with a shot as Shaun leads us into a trans-global explosion of style - Driving rhythm, powerful horns, dramatic jazz with a casual touch of fusion. The record comes to the end with a nod to Hip-Hop with All In A Day’s Work featuring Geno Young and RC Williams - a feel good track about the hustle of today’s independent musician.
Preview 7 Summers |
wider scopeThe album ends with Shaun’s sublime yet clear piano, and one can feel the curtain closing on an experience to remember and hold dear. Seven Summers is an album that was clearly well thought out; a refreshing feel in today’s world of instant production. "I’d say that 7 Summers is a chronicle of growth in character and perspective."
in his own words..."As I grew over the last seven years, I experienced so much and I wanted to translate that through the music and lyrics...”
- Shaun Martin 
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