Carlos Redman
| Carlos Redman | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 28, 1982 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, US |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, author, singer |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Brown Eyes Records |
Carlos Rance Redman (born August 28, 1982)[1] is an American jazz musician from Detroit, Michigan[2] who graduated from Alabama State University's Tullibody School of Music in 2004. He currently leads a modern jazz ensemble.
Music
Redman released his self-produced debut album, Love Letters, on December 19, 2007, on Brown Eyes Records. This album was nominated for the Detroit Music Awards as "Outstanding Jazz Recording" of 2009.[3]
His second album, Remix (released August 28, 2008), was inspired by the revitalization of Detroit's inner city.
He has cited Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Donald Byrd and Miles Davis as his influences.[4]
Author
In 2005, Redman self-published a book entitled Young Hearts Run Free on Lulu[5] under the name "C. Rance Redman."
References
- ↑ Carlos Redman at All About Jazz
- ↑ "About Carlos Redman". Detroit Metro Times. April 1, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
- ↑ Detroit Music Awards List of 2009 Nominees
- ↑ "Take Five With Carlos Redman". All About Jazz. March 27, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
- ↑ Young Hearts Run Free via Google Book Search ISBN 978-0-615-19041-9