Jazz As Dance Music From Trumpeter Nabaté Isles
Grammy-winning trumpeter, composer, collaborator, and producer Nabaté Isles seeks to bring the groove and movement back to jazz, in order to get people to dance, just like at a block party. Isles, who was born and raised in New York City (Queens), takes an eclectic approach in his music which might incorporate funk, disco, Latin, and R&B, but also reflects the sounds he grew up with: new jack swing, hip hop, and Caribbean music - all in sophisticated arrangements and with improvisation. Nabaté Isles plays new music from his latest record, En Motion, in-studio, with a sweet nod to his talented young person.
Additionally, Nabaté Isles is also a producer and sports talk show host who has coveted sports trivia titles to his credit. Follow @NabateIslesSMTA. (Dear Citi Field, it would be magic to have Nabaté Isles play "Narco," as the relief pitcher Edwin DÃaz walks on the field for the Mets in the late innings.)
Set list: "The Jump Off", "Perfect Cadence", "Harlem Shake"
Watch "The Jump Off":
Watch "Perfect Cadence":
Watch "Harlem Shake":
 En Motion on Bandcamp:
