One of the most sought-after drummers of his generation, Ulysses Owens Jr sets the mark. From GRAMMY award-winning performances with Christian McBride’s acclaimed Trio and Big Band to world tours with Kurt Elling and Joey Alexander, Owens’s artistic command of percussion has earned him positions in some of the most successful jazz ensembles of the 21st century.
Owens’s reverence for tradition distinctly manifests in his straight-away playing style, but it is the versatility of his talent— his unique ability to manipulate texture and create penetrating musical shapes— that attracts the attention of jazz’s heavy hitters. His performance catalog includes collaborations with Nicholas Payton, Wynton Marsalis, Monty Alexander, Dianne Schurr, Renee Fleming and Mulgrew Miller, just to name a few. In this episode, Ulysses shares his background, education, and musical journey.
Be sure to check out Ulysses Book: The Musician Career Guide Which offers a foundation for both new and experienced musicians who yearn to clarify and achieve their individual goals of personal success and fulfillment through their craft. It’s essential reading for any musician.
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Finally, be sure to Listen or Buy Ulysses Owens Jr Big Band – Soul Coversations which features past guest Giveton Gelin, Yasushi Nakamura, Alexa Tarantino, and Benny Benack III.
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Website: HTTP://Ulyssesowensjr.com
Email: uowensj@gmail.com
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