#NewMusic : Jesse Fischer feat. Leon "Foster" Thomas

Longtime followers of GFM know that Jesse Fischer is always one to bring the goods and his latest is no exception to that rule! Press play and get into it.

Jesse’s new album Day Dreamer (Ropeadope Records, Sept 25) features guest appearances from vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, trumpeter Takuya Kuroda
(José James), violinist Zach Brock (Snarky Puppy), and alto saxophonist Godwin Louis (Esperanza Spalding). The music is a modern update on the soul jazz of the 1970’s mixed with African, Jewish, singer-songwriter, and gospel influences.

DMV area #Growns make sure to hit up the D.C. Release Party: Thu, 10/1, Bohemian Caverns.

Ivan Orr

Ivan Orr is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, and writer. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia Ivan was involved with the forming and nascent days of The Music Resource Center as its first Program Director. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Music, Ivan currently resides in Richmond, VA where he maintains an active performance and production schedule while serving as the Music Editor for Grown Folks Music, a position he has held since 2010.