INSIGHT:
zaccai Curtis-piano
Luques Curtis-bass
Richie Barshay-drums
Reinaldo De Jesus-congas
Joel Gonzalez-trumpet
Zach Lucas-alto
Frank Kozyra-tenor
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Influences
Eddie Palmieri, Fort Apache, Danilo Perez, The Jazz Messengers, Cal Tjader, David Sanchez, Donald Harrison,
Sounds Like
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in•sight |‘in,sit|
noun
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Seeing into inner character or underlying truth.
The clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation
grasping the inner nature of things intuitively
ORIGIN Middle English (in the sense [inner sight, mental vision, wisdom])
This definition is what the music of “Insight” is about. To play with the very thing that you and
I are made of is a very powerful, spiritual understanding. The universe is composed of vibrations,
and to musically draw these vibrations out into the open is an experience that is more than special.
As a group, “Insight” has traveled and performed in festivals in Cuba and at venues all
over the United States. Their commitment to the art has helped them to gain recognition and
respect by some of the most important performing artists on the jazz and Latin-jazz scene
today. “Insight” has performed with some of the world’s greatest living artists, such as Wynton
Marsalis, Danilo Perez, Andy Gonzalez, David Valentin, Tito Puente, Nelson Gonzalez, Jimmy
Greene, John Patittucci, Steve Davis, David Sanchez and even the Hartford Symphony
Orchestra.
While the members of “Insight” collectively produce a sound that is fresh, individually, they
are or have been side-men for some of the greatest musicians alive such as: Herbie Hancock,
Eddie Palmieri, Jimmy Greene, David Valentin, Papo Vasquez, Ralph Peterson, Brian Lynch, Chick
Corea, Gary Burton, and Donald Harrison.
Each member brings his own experiences together to contribute and collaborate to the
arrangements and original compositions of “Insight.” One of their main objectives is to never have
a dull moment on stage. If they can keep it exciting for themselves, then they can keep it exciting
for the audience.
“Co-led by Zaccai and Luques Curtis, on piano and bass respectively, the group
exhibited one of the most exciting sounds on the scene today, distinguished by tightly-played
serpentine arrangements that melded memorable melodies, sophisticated harmonies and a
dazzling array of AfroCarribean rhythms.” -Russ Musto (All About Jazz)
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Insight - you've been nominated for an award in the Latin Jazz Best of 2007 Awards! You're in the running for Next Generation Artist! Please stop by and encourage others to come by and support you - Vote today! I've also reviewed A Genesis and highlighted it as Album of the Week - fantastic work. Thanks for such outstanding music this year!
Insight at Rockwood Music Hall this Saturday from 8pm to 9pm
Greetings!
Please come out and support Insight this Saturday at the Rockwood Music Hall located at 184 Allen Street # 198 New York, NY between E Houston and Delancey Street. The party starts at 8pm sharp and the first 10 guests to contact us will receive a copy of "A Genesis" for free! Just send us an email at curtisbrothersmusic@gmail.com stating your name and that you want the CD and we will send you a reply right back. You can pick it up at the concert. A $5 dollar donation is suggested for a night you won't forget.
So come out and join and be prepared to have a great time! We thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you there!
"A Genesis" is sounding real tight. It's definitely been played the most out of anything on my I-Pizzle.....Yeeah May I see you Live again (it was 2001 at La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley) Peace, Chaz
Hey guys thanks much for accepting my friend request! I traveled to the Litchfield Jazz Fest from Chicago and I was really impressed by your set on the main stage. Not sure how much of my page your browsed since you accepted, but if you check my blog I had some great things to say about the Jazz Camp and how it has helped produced amazing young talent.
Good luck with everything and hope you can come jam in Chi-town some time soon!
Also, Watch Revive Da Live on Yahoo videos Revive Da Live/ Music BS to watch Revive Da Live NYC with Robert Glasper and Adam Deitch Project- 4/25 @ BLVD
Thanks so much for adding me! I hope I can
further your understanding of our universe,
and give you realistic hope for "faster than
light" travel without violating relativity!
Thanks for the add. Keep in touch. "The Book of Contemporary Conga Techniques" which I co-wrote with Latin great Hector "Pocho" Neciosup will be available on March 31, 2007.
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The new "Insight" CD is NOW AVALIABLE! If you would like to purchase.... only $12, which includes shipping and handling! They are also avaliable at cdbaby.com
