ANTHONY BRANKER
Genres: Post Bop, Eclectic Fusion, 21st Century Modern, Classic Fusion • United States

The music of composer and Origin Records recording artist Anthony Branker stands firmly on jazz traditions while simultaneously pushing the boundaries in bold and beautiful new directions. Over the years, Branker has led two jazz collectives (Anthony Branker & Ascent and Anthony Branker & Word Play) and has seven releases in his fast growing and musically rich discography as a composer that include The Forward (Towards Equality) Suite (Origin, 2014), Uppity (Origin, 2013), Together (Origin, 2012), Dialogic (Origin, 2011), Dance Music (Origin, 2010), Blessings (Origin, 2009), and Spirit Songs (Sons of Sound, 2006). These projects have featured such artists as David Binney, Ralph Bowen, Conrad Herwig, Jim Ridl, Kenny Davis, Donald Edwards, Renato Thoms, Alison Crockett, Mark Gross, Tia Fuller, Steve Wilson, Antonio Hart, Andy Hunter, Clifford Adams, Eli Asher, Jonny King, Bryan Carrott, John Benitez, Belden Bullock, Adam Cruz, Ralph Peterson Jr., Wilby Fletcher, Kadri Voorand, and Freddie Bryant. read more...