THE MARVIN SEWELL GROUP: The Worker's Dance

The Marvin Sewell Group

The Worker's Dance

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We are a New York based group. A rootsy group that hits Jazz, Blues, World, Folk, and R&B without being all over the place.

tracks

1 Uncle Red
2 The Journey
3 The Worker's Dance
4 Mexico Blues
5 Evening
6 Insomnia
7 Big Joe
8 A Walk in the Rain
9 Love Poem
10 Past Reflections (for Robin)
11 The Worker's Dance (refrain)
12 Curry Catfish (bonus track)

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Marvin J. Sewell: Guitarist and Composer


Marvin Sewell was born and raised in Chicago. He learned how to play the guitar by hanging out with many Chicago basement bands. At that time, Marvin was exposed to a variety of styles of music such as: Blues, Gospel, and Soul. Rock, and Fusion. At the same time, he played in a Catholic church in a guitar band playing acoustic guitar. A few years later he became interested in Jazz. In high school, he started playing with the Malcolm X Community College Big Band. From there he started playing with many famous local Chicago musicians such as Von Freeman, Ramsey Lewis, Billy Branch, Jody Christian, Big Time Sarah, and Barbara La Shore, He attended Roosevelt University in Chicago where he studied Composition.


Marvin moved to New York in 1990. His very first tour in New York was with an Algerian Pop music band. Since in New York, Marvin has played with various bands of different styles of music, ranging from acoustic to electric music. In 1992, Marvin made his first major Jazz band when he began working with Jack Dejohnette's Special Edition. At that same time, he was playing with Jazz cellist Diedre Murray and Jazz Bassist Fred Hopkins. The following year he recorded albums with Jack Dejohnette, Diedre Murray, and Gary Thomas. That same year he played in Hannibal Peterson's composition African Portraits, an opera in which he played blues slide guitar in collaboration with the St. Louis Symphony, New Music Symphony, and the Westchester Symphony Orchestra. Marvin has performed and recorded with David Sandborn, Marcus Miller, Jorge Sylvester, Greg Osby, Joe Lovano, George Benson, Sekou Sanidiata, Peter Herborn, and a host of many other esteemed musicians.



In 1995, he began playing with Cassandra Wilson with whom he played a variety of string instruments for six years. On Cassandra Wilson's CD, Traveling Miles, Marvin co wrote the song, Right Here, Right Now with Cassandra. Before leaving Cassandra Wilson, he was the music director of her band for a little over a year. In the summer of 2001, Marvin went on tour with Sekou Sandiata along with Ani Difranco. While out on tour, Marvin got a chance to share the stage with Ani Difranco.

In 2002, Marvin did a tour of eastern Africa with the Newsome, Sewell, and Harris Trio. The group performed in Kenya, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique,
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Today, Marvin spends most of his time writing music for his own band, The Marvin Sewell Group.He's also a member of Jason Moran's Bandwagon. He has performed all over New York City and is preparing to put out his debut recording under his own name. This group has recieved great reviews in many of the local New York papers.

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  • Amazing!
    author: Trebeka

    One of the Best CD i've heard in many years. Marvin Sewell is one of the musician who touch me the must with his musicality and the way he has to create a singular atmosphere with his music. Original and trendy, this CD is a masterpiece! Love it.

  • Fascinating!
    author: Helmut Kornher

    I saw and heard Marvin Sewell the first time on television in a Cassandra Wilson concert and knew immediately that I wanted to hear more of him an his virtuosity. My expectations were not disappointed!

  • Smell it . . .
    author: jjohnson

    I'm buying this unheard because my brother told me that Marvin Sewell is so bad you can "smell the notes . . ." jjohnson

  • GREAT STUFF
    author: Lindsey Blair

    GREAT GREAT CD. Finally a jazz musician with some fresh ideas to bring to the table. This guy is a true visionary. Check it out if you like acoustic jazzy bluesy world beat guitar music, although you will have to buy the CD to find out what that mix sounds like because he is just about the only guy doing it.

  • Super
    author: Wolfgang

    Super, one of the best records, I bought in the last month`s!

  • author: dave from uk

    if you own good hi-fi the nuances of the marvin sewell groups sound is music to your ears buy it

  • Innovative
    author: TKM

    Innovative, creative, and weaving many styles into his own to create a unique and rich sound.

  • Amazing
    author: ...

    I just ordered this cd without hearing any of it. I saw this man play at a spot in NYC over the weekend and I was blown away! This man has amazing talent!

  • Great buy!
    author: Amanda

    I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in this purchase. The musicianship, originality, and most importantly (to me) the feel of the music is fantastic!

  • A Breathe of Fresh Air.
    author: Alonzo

    This cd is a breathe of fresh air. Great ORIGINAL music, and exceptional talent playing it. The instrumentation is interesting use throughout. Peace and blessings.

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