The Brotherton Quintet currently includes: Ameen Saleem (bass), CV Dashiell III(drums), Benito Gonzales (piano), Stephen Riley (tenor) and myself.****
The CRICKET Fusion Quartet is: Oliver Albertini on bass, Jeff Franca on percussion, Elijah Balbed on tenor sax, and myself on trumpet/ flugel horn. This unique ensemble provides a vulnerable, but rich improvisational timber that composes the current moment in tone and rhythm. The audience is a large part of what inspires us to play each and every Thursday night. Come check out the CRICKET Fusion Quartet’s sound sculpting at the hippest joint in town, by far!! *1905 9th St NW*
P.S. Crickets hear sounds ranging in frequency from 2 to at least 100 kHz
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******* Joseph Brotherton *********
***Presently, he is working on an album that will feature the CRICKET Fusion Quartet and some other very special guests. This album will consist of original compositions of Joe's and an incredible crew of musicians. Look for the peaceful communication of the Crickets in your backyard, coming soon!! ********
Recent live recordings, performances and tours have been with the Brotherton Trio, the late Ricky Loza (percussionist), Mousey (James Brown's drummer), Stephen Riley, the CRICKET Fusion Quartet, Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra, CHRISTOS (reggae artist), the DC Latin Jazz Allstars, the Rodney Richardson Quintet, Sound Connection, Touch Acoustra - www.acoustra.com ), The Mustangs (classic R&B-- www.mustangsband.com ), The ITERNALS (reggae), Karina (Theivery Corp), Orchestra Projecto de Verny Varela, Greg Karukas, La Leyenda (Latin big band & small group), Alfonso Velez & "the American Dream", Diane Daley, and the Brotherton Quintet. He has also appeared on radio, television, music magazines and newspapers throughout Washington, DC, New Orleans, and Central America.
Joe is a diverse musician regularly performing many genres of music, giving instruction, and booking musical performances.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT HIM THROUGH MYSPACE BY LEAVING A MESSAGE OR E-MAIL AT JOE_BROTHERTON@YAHOO.COM!!
"Joseph Brotherton is an exciting and spectacular soloist, well schooled in the tradition, and post-bop concepts.
His solos are notable for their clarity, connectivity of ideas, clear articulation, intonation, and tasteful and measured use of his ample technique."
-Jazz Improv Magazine Vol.6 num.1, Fall 2005 pg.206-Perry Contichio CD "Speak your Truth"
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Ciao,Joe thanks for your friendship, that makes me very happy. I have to say that you are good indeed, you make indeed some beautiful music, and you have a splendid voice. starting today.. you are one of mine preferred. you compliment really... I hope soon to listen to you in italy, talk to you soon, and so many darlings you greet from my italy;-) always good music and the whole best for you.. always one new friend of yours.. CIAO...neal
Hey Thanks for having me down - youre a ton of brother- I think they need that sound in the Marine band- have you thought about serving your country with your horn????
Ill be around again for sure- nice scene you got going on over there.
Hello Joe Brotherton Thank you for being a positive force in this world. Music is one of the few things left that still has the POWER to bring people from different cultures together in harmony. Always feel free to contact me.
Joseph Brother! was a great pleasure to meet you, I tell you that I will save my life throughout this experience I had with you! Congratulations for your work! You are now among the best trumpet player I ever met!
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wow i didnt even know we were myspace friends. nice playing with you at utopia the other night. im in your neck of the woods several times a month so i hope we get a chance to hit again soon. take care.
What's up Bro? This week's city paper has the cricket fusion quartet listed every for Thursday at 1905 in their music issue. People aren't going to believe what they've been missin all this time.
Joe B! What it is man? I miss you too. I've been really kicking myself lately bc I've been reading Miles Davis' Autobio and I'm so into it. Wish I we coulda talked more about jazz music and theory. I def wish I coulda seen you play more. I'm starting to write some more jazz tunes bc of this book. It's so damn good and raw. Hope you are well. Any suggestions on some great albums or books?
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