Album Notes

Composer, producer Guymon Ensley arrives as one of the industries newest and hottest jazz trumpeters. Since his first release with his band, GEQ, Guy took to the pen again and began to put together this EXTENDED PLAY play CD containing three "hot" original tunes and a "groovin" instrumental remix of Bill Withers' "Grandma's Hand." However, it's only a tease of what's coming later this year.

Later this year, look for more hot numbers from Guymon's pen as well as "slammin" instrumental remixes of hits by such artists as Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross. The tunes on the release will cross at least three genres of music. It will appeal more to the modern, classic jazz enthusiast because of the "grooves." However, one will definitely hear the be-bop riffs and the hip messages of that era. There will be a hint of hip-hop and some swing too. The appeal will be one that may appease the hard-core jazz listener, convert the smooth jazz fan and or enlighten those who love hip-hop. In short, the CD will be for everybody!

CUTS ON THIS EXTENDED PLAY CD ARE:
Track #1 She’s On Her Way - a hot easy listening selection grooving under a captivating melody line

Track #2 Grandma’s Hand - a smokin’ instrumental arrangement of one of the most noted tunes of the nineteen sixties

Track #3 Sonic n’ C - a hard driving piece of work that is laced with horn ensemble and percussion

Track #4 What A Funk Down - a medium temple instrumental that combines a simple melody with a subtle, alluring funky groove

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

She's On Her Way
Written By: Guymon Ensley
Produced By: Al Turner For Al Turner Productions
Guymon Ensley: Trumpet & Fluegle Horn
Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards & Percussion
Phil Hale: Keyboards
Ron Otis: Drums
DeSabata Robinson: Guitar
Recorded & Mixed @ Tallat Studios By Al Turner
Mixed & Mastered @ The Disc Studios

Grandma's Hand
Written By: Bill Withers
Produced By: Eddy Senay For GEQ Jazz Records
Guymon Ensley: Trumpet, Fluegel Horn & Percussion
Kerry Lacy: Bass
Mike Mindingall: Keyboards
Gaylynn McKinney: Drums
Recorded @ Harmony Park Music Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ The Disc Studios

Sonic n' C
Produced By: Eddy Senay For GEQ Jazz Records
Written By: Guymon Ensley
Guymon Ensley: Trumpet, Fluegel Horn & Percussion
Al Turner: Bass
Mike Mindingall: Keyboards
Gaylynn McKinney: Drums
Randal Wilson: Guitar
Robert Reeves: Saxophone
Richard McCall: Trombone
Recorded @ Harmony Park Music Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ The Disc Studios

What A Funk Down
Written By: Guymon Ensley
Produced By: Al Turner For Al Turner Productions
Guymon Ensley: Trumpet & Fluegle Horn
Al Turner: Bass, Keyboards, Voice & Percussion
Phil Hale: Keyboards
Ron Otis: Drums
DeSabata Robinson: Guitar
Recorded @ Harmony Park Music Studios
Mixed & Mastered @ The Disc Studios

CD COVER ART AND DESIGN BY: Neil Love