The music of John Coltrane has been enjoyed worldwide by the audience and performed by almost every jazz musician on the planet. There have been movements, spiritual awakenings, and transformations just from the iconic album A LOVE SUPREME. Because of its devotion, beauty, and perfection, I was hesitant to record the album. But, I have had the

The music of John Coltrane has been enjoyed worldwide by the audience and performed by almost every jazz musician on the planet. There have been movements, spiritual awakenings, and transformations just from the iconic album A LOVE SUPREME. Because of its devotion, beauty, and perfection, I was hesitant to record the album. But, I have had the privilege to perform music by John Coltrane on many stages in various configurations as a sideman and as a leader. I gathered a younger generation of musicians who are devoted to this music and I made a choice to record A LOVE SUPREME with so much joy and conviction offered to it. I thought it unfair to not release it. For many, the original album by John Coltrane is sacred ground. Oh, I understand I feel that way myself. But I believe John Coltrane's offering was also created to be enjoyed by others as well as expressing his spiritual devotion. This is our offering to the spirit and the creator. We give thanks and praise to John Coltrane as well. This album has not been advertised as released. If you heard it on your local radio station or live stream it was offered here. Please enjoy. Elé Salif Howell fully expressed on drums, Nick Panoutsos solidly performing bass, Ian McArdle soothing our soul with piano, Jasim Perales bringing another beauty of surprise on trombone. I trust you will find this album invigorating.

RELEASE DATE MAY 8, 2020

Spontaneous creativity is the key element in jazz music. This is a gathering of bold spontaneous composers lead by one of the fearless adventurers in the world of on-the-spot jazz music creation!

Richard Howell calls his music "Bridge Music" it finds the pathway to make connection linking us together as one. The "bridge

RELEASE DATE MAY 8, 2020

Spontaneous creativity is the key element in jazz music. This is a gathering of bold spontaneous composers lead by one of the fearless adventurers in the world of on-the-spot jazz music creation!

Richard Howell calls his music "Bridge Music" it finds the pathway to make connection linking us together as one. The "bridge construction crew":

Glen Pearson is free flowing and on point playing piano, he keeps you spellbound. David Frazier offers undeniable grooves steeped in African folklore and history. David Ewell laid foundations of bass groove with a special attention to respecting silence and space. Bold ,courageous and brave is the approach of drummer Ele Salif Howell clearly tribal and African ceremonial. With a strong sense of the masters and fluent style Rafa Postel stands tall in his musical presence as a soulful trumpeter.

Bandleader, producer ,award winning composer, spontaneous composer, undaunted with living in the moment saxophonist Richard Howell contributed to the support of what Love sounds like. Recorded "live" in Mill Vally, California at the beautiful Throckmorton Theatre by recordist /producer Adrian Wong.

Richard Howell creates "Bridge Music" with the idea of unifying while offering a truce from disagreeable and painful current events. The album "Peachy volume one " is a live recording that offers extended compositions . The adventure is felt when being a part of these spontaneous developments unfolding right before your ears. Musical twist and turns abound makes this exciting listening . over an hour listening from volume one. be sure to purchase volume two .Richard offered a two and half hour concert of never heard prior music a WORLD PREMIERE. SHARE THIS WITH A FRIEND .

Glen Pearson-piano David Frazier-percussion David Ewell- bass Ele Salif Howell -drums Rafa Postel- trumpet Richard Howell -saxophones

Recorded by Adrian Wong with RCHowellMusic Production copyright 2020 RCHowellMusic ASCAP

recorded October 5,2019

Throckmorton Theatre Mill Valley, California

The continuation of total improvised never before heard "Bridge Music " steeped in the jazz tradition . PEACHY volume two reflects creating value from the current negative political climate that will effect us for years. Here is uplifting reminder of how beautiful spontaneous creation combats as art saves lives. GLEN PEARSON-piano DAVID

The continuation of total improvised never before heard "Bridge Music " steeped in the jazz tradition . PEACHY volume two reflects creating value from the current negative political climate that will effect us for years. Here is uplifting reminder of how beautiful spontaneous creation combats as art saves lives. GLEN PEARSON-piano DAVID FRAZIER-percussion DAVID EWELL-bass ELE SALIF HOWELL-drums RAFA POSTEL-trumpet Richard Howell -producer -bandleader -spontaneous inspirational composer and saxophones

Record Label IYOUWE presents: “Coming Of Age - MANGAKU” Introducing Elé Salif Howell with special guest Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah featuring: Frederick Harris, Charles McNeal, Ravi Abcarian, Danny Armstrong, David Frazier Aptly described by KQED as a jazz “Jedi master,” tenor saxophonist, award winning composer and producer Richard Howell is a

Record Label IYOUWE presents: “Coming Of Age - MANGAKU” Introducing Elé Salif Howell with special guest Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah featuring: Frederick Harris, Charles McNeal, Ravi Abcarian, Danny Armstrong, David Frazier Aptly described by KQED as a jazz “Jedi master,” tenor saxophonist, award winning composer and producer Richard Howell is a Bay Area treasure who has come into his own as a bandleader after decades of producing and supporting other artists. Coming of Age - MANGAKU ,has a strong spiritual component and is an album of honest original Richard Howell compositions. The albums introduces Howell’s youngest son, Elé Salif Howell, a spirited teenaged drummer joined by the virtuosic pianist Frederick Harris, veteran bassist Ravi Abcarian and scorching alto saxophonist Charles McNeal,with an appearance from “stretch music” pioneer trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah. Raised in Los Angeles, Howell made his Bay Area jazz debut in the early 1980s with a triumvirate of legends, joining trumpeter Don Cherry, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins at the Great American Music Hall. He spent years touring with R&B greats Etta James, Chaka Khan, and more ,the music of Richard Howell reflects “fresh” innovation from all of these experiences. “The New Voice of Jazz is an Elder!!” Personnel: Richard Howell tenor, soprano saxophone vocals, percussion, tama drum Frederick Harris -piano Charles McNeal - alto saxophone Elé Salif Howell - drums Ravi Abcarian -double bass Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - trumpet Darrel Green - drums (Coming Of Age) David Frazier - percussion , kutiri drums, congas Ron Belcher - Bass Danny Armstrong- trombone Art Khu - Electric Fender Rhodes piano James Garrison - tenor saxophone (Coming of Age) Baron Arnold - trombone (Bridge Music) Pasha Howell - vocals (Bridge Music)

Music written and produced by Richard Howell for RCHowellMusic ASCAP released on IYOUWE records visit: IYOUWE.com

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Recorded Live at the Throckmorton Theater by a stellar lineup Richard Howell, Frederick Harris ,Charles McNeal, Ravi Abcarian,Ele Howell, Jasim Peralas, Baron Arnold. Music performed LIVE from the albums "Coming Of Age-MANGAKU" and "BURKINA" in the delightful style of SUDDEN CHANGES you can feel the twist and turns that will pull you out of any

Recorded Live at the Throckmorton Theater by a stellar lineup Richard Howell, Frederick Harris ,Charles McNeal, Ravi Abcarian,Ele Howell, Jasim Peralas, Baron Arnold. Music performed LIVE from the albums "Coming Of Age-MANGAKU" and "BURKINA" in the delightful style of SUDDEN CHANGES you can feel the twist and turns that will pull you out of any negative state into pure joy and positive spirit. Jazz that moves your body. THIS IS WHAT LOVE SOUNDS LIKE-