I am very excited to announce the release of my first CD, When Trees Speak, ​ my first recording as a leader.  The CD features seven original compositions, one group improvisation that also features a poem written by my good friend Michelle Elise, and a beautiful tune written by my wife, Mary Lou Osterhous. The musicians featured on the recording are: JC Kuhl: soprano & tenor saxophone; Justin Kauflin: acoustic & electric piano, & organ; Brian Jones: drums; Eddie Williams: tenor saxophone; Joe Locke: vibraphone; John Toomey: acoustic piano; Trey Pollard: electric guitar; Bill Gurley: mandocello; and Mary Lou Osterhous: acoustic guitar & vocals.

I hope you check it out.

 

The amazing cover photo and inside liner tree photo were shot by Glen McClure while on a photography trip to Ireland.

When Trees Speak: reviews and other information.

Purchase through PayPal.​ Price is $10 and $2.50 for shipping.

 

Thank you for purchasing my CD.

 

When Trees Speak is also available for

download via www.CDBaby.com, www.Amazon.com & www.iTunes.com

 

When Trees Speak is also available through the International Society of Bassists website:

http://www.isbstore.com/jimmy-masters-when-trees-speak.html

Nothing For Certain - Jimmy Masters
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The Water Is Wide - Jimmy Masters
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When Trees Speak Review Information:

 

  • All About Jazz.com review by Ed Blanco

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45487#.UlU7aU3D-M8

 

  • Paul Pearce's review, excerpted, that appeared in the International Society of Bassists publication:

"A debut release from the well- established Virginia bassist, Jimmy Masters, includes seven of his original compositions and some interesting arrangements. His musicial colleagues bring a high caliber of talent to this worthy project.
When Trees Speak is Masters’ compliment to the transformation by craftsmen from forest giants to incredible musical instruments...This is Masters’ first recording, but hopefully not his last. This project gets 5 stars for the musicianship, arrangements and compositions (by Masters) and song selection. Congratulations."

 

  • Jazz writer Ken Franckling wrote about it on his jazz blog:

http://kenfrancklingjazznotes.blogspot.com/2013/09/cds-of-note-short-takes_26.html?m=1

 

  • Jazz writer Norman Vickers' review on Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H2Q54UTMGL4S

 

  • Well-known jazz journalist Owen Cordle wrote this review in the Raleigh News-Observer newspaper

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/08/31/3151055/music-review-when-trees-speak.html

 

  • David Simpson of the Virginian-Pilot wrote this one:

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/09/jimmy-masters-when-trees-speak

 

  • Sam McDonald, music writer for the Daily Press wrote this review:

http://www.dailypress.com/entertainment/music/dp-fea-jimmy-masters-0906-20130903,0,5920038.story

 

  • Scott Yanow, well-known Los Angeles jazz writer and author, Wonderful review in LA Jazz Scene, Dec 2013

          Excerpt: "The performances range from the organ romp “Shaggy’s Delight” and a melodic piano-bass duet with Kauflin on “The Water Is Wide” to the driving hard bop of “Nothing For Certain” and more introspective pieces. Everything works on this excellent outing".  http://scottyanow.com/LAJSCDRevDec.html for the complte review.