Trombonist and Composer Clifton Anderson returns with his fourth solo album "Been Down This Road Before" via Ropeadope. The title and lead single state the intent and message that is on the composer’s mind: Been Down This Road Before is a thought provoking musical message, delivered at a time when racism, greed, injustice and a deadly pandemic are jeopardizing our ability to harmoniously exist with one another and with our planet. ‘I believe music is a powerful tool to evoke consciousness and therefore change. I approach my music with the idea that it must do that as well as uplift the listener spiritually, intellectually and soulfully.’ With Been Down This Road Before, It’s all in there .... (Clifton Anderson)
TRACKLISTING
Mission Statement
Nana - D
A House Is Not A Home
Mysticancients
In It But Not Of It
Sonny Says
Sista Gemini
T.U.B.C.
Been Down This Road Before
Until We Meet Again
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Clifton Anderson is Sonny Rollins
nephew and is well known in Jazz
circles through his work with Sonny.
- Here he hits all the feel good jazz spots
but adds vocal tracks with Andy Bey
that cross over to an R&B vibe with
social commentary
