JASPECTS

Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated around the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. When I think of Jazz, I think of Louis Armstong, The Swing, and the sounds of Duke Ellington's band playing at the Cotton Club.

Throughout the years new music has developed and African Americans now enjoy the fresh sounds of Hip Hop, music typically consisting of a rhythmic style of speaking called rap over backing beats performed on a turntable by a DJ. When I think of Hip Hop, I think of Run DMC, Break Dancing, and the sounds of Jay Z at Madison Square Garden.

There is one group that hopes to serve as a bridge between these two unique forms of music, mixing a little old with the new. Jaspects are ready to, "redefine all aspects of Jazz". Started at Morehouse, the Jaspects are a band that mixes the sounds of Jazz and Hip Hop. They have released three albums and their latest is "Double Consciousness". They have also promoted three self-promoted tours. Individually their work has appeared on major projects such as, "Hustle & Flow".

Meet the Band:

Painist/Music Director- Terrence Brown

Bassist- Jon Christopher Sowells

Drummer- Henry C. Coneway III

Tenor Saxophonist- D'Wayne Dugger

Alto Saxophonist- "Sir" Jay Price

Trumpeter- James E. King

Up and Coming Shows"

May 10th, 2008- 6:00pm 500 Songs for Kids @ Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA

May 24th, 2008- 6:00pm Atalanta Jazz Festival in Atlanta, GA

Check their music out at http://www.myspace.com/therealjaspects