Copeland Davis
Endangered Species
© 2002 Copeland Davis (786851983326)
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On brisk Jazz-Funk workouts, Davis (International Who's Who in Music) lets loose with bluesy piano explorations as strings and a big-band horn section brashly punctuates, while the R&B tunes feature his soaring vocals.
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- 1 Signs of Change
- 2 If You Want Me To Stay
- 3 Ridin' A Rainbow
- 4 Ain't No Sunshine
- 5 Brique Balloon
- 6 Oh My Love
- 7 Just For You
- 8 Jaded
- 9 Endangered Species
- 10 Maiden Voyage
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The inspiration for the Endangered Species CD came from observing today's trend of using non-live musicians (i.e. drum machines, synthesizers and sequencers) more readily than live musicians. The uniqueness and creativity to play a variety of music enhances the individuality of a song. The variety of songs as well as styles on Endangered Species brings together a musical collaboration of expressions. This concept sparked the idea to use 100% live musicians on this CD.
As a child of seven, Copeland's fascination with music began while watching a pianist on TV. He blocked out everything that was going on except that pianist. He remembers thinking that "if someone could only show me, I could learn to do that." Thus began his education with the piano. This also set in motion his roots in gospel, which he achieved from playing in church for thirteen years. This would eventually tie together with classical training to create his unique style as a jazz innovator. His ultimate influence would become Beethoven, who used the piano as an instrument to imitate the complete orchestra. Although Copeland's formal education became complete with a degree from Florida Atlantic University, he continually strives to learn and acquire musical knowledge.
The keyboard is his kingdom. He can appear as a jazz pianist, but he can send his instrument into the pop, rock or classical ends of the spectrum. What makes him outstanding is that he is comfortable in all phases. When Copeland plays, watch his fingers! They dance across the keyboard with a fast, strong pace, then they back off in a soft, graceful and almost quite serenade that fills the soul with beautiful music.
As one music critic said: "He is a special person. He captivates the audience when he plays. He makes it fun. He has phenomenal technique on the piano. He combines mechanical proficiency with spontaneous artistic creativity. Davis can explore the possibilities of any number of tunes, while still remaining in the boundaries of tight musicianship."
A standing ovation was the response to Copeland's TV debut on the "Tonight Show." With appearances following on "Good Morning, America," and his own PBS special. In addition to three appearances on ABC's "B.L. Stryker," was his subsequent induction into The International Who's Who in Music.
After one of his performances as Artist-In-Residence with the Florida Symphonic Pops Orchestra, the Maestro said: "Copeland is one of America's foremost symphonic jazz piano innovators. He not only has extensive training in classical performance, but his jazz improvisation capability is in a class by itself."
As the music trails off, you can hear Copeland whisper "I love playing the piano."
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Live music is best
author: Linda Matthews, Shelton, WAI miss hearing Copeland play at that little restaurant in Lighthouse Point. They were always packed to the rafters whenever he was there. My late husband was a drummer and he would have loved the concept of this CD - all live musicians! (No drum machines allowed!) Fabulous music from a virtuoso musician.
Smooth, but not lobotomized
author: John Stallman, Boston MAMr Davis retains his own trademark musical character on original material as well as the occasionally familiar. His great grooves are played live. (Has this been a lost art?) As is true with better music, it's enjoyable and satisfying for casual listening but closer listening reaps greater reward. A most welcome disc.
Refreshing change of pace !
author: Spectator MagHe puts the Jazz in the genre Smooth Jazz. Nice to see an artist doing conventional grooves with conventional instruments....after all thats where it all started.Nice execution of familiar modes in new directions. Also check out that long lost wah-wah on Jaded....what a Rush!
bold, accurate, electric..(acoustically speaking)
author: fullhouse promotonscopeland has out done himself again this time.....wth the premeditated theme of " the unplugged" sort only this clavier master could have pulled off an effort such as this one.. this work needs increased visibility and tur support as it deserves to be exposed to smooth jazz fans and easy listening/a.c. listeners alike.....mass appeal!