Beyond the Wall (Kenny Garrett album)
Beyond the Wall is a studio album by Kenny Garrett released in August 2006 from Nonesuch Records.[3] It received Grammy Award nominations in Best Jazz Instrumental Album.[4][5]
| Beyond the Wall | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 2006 (U.S.) | |||
| Recorded | February 19–21, 2006 | |||
| Studio | Right Track Recording, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Nonesuch Records | |||
| Producer | Kenny Garrett & Steven Epstein | |||
| Kenny Garrett chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz |    [1] |
| The Guardian | [2] |
For Garrett, Beyond the Wall is a continuation of his fascination with and study of Asian cultures and philosophies. On Beyond the Wall Garrett mixed Chinese instrumentation with Western strings, creating an amalgam of musical styles, which hang together effortlessly. Some of the tracks on Beyond the Wall relate specifically to his travels.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Calling" | Kenny Garrett | 9:37 |
| 2. | "Beyond The Wall" | Kenny Garrett | 7:33 |
| 3. | "Qing Wen" | Kenny Garrett | 9:46 |
| 4. | "Realization (Marching Towards The Light)" | Kenny Garrett | 6:10 |
| 5. | "Tsunami Song" | Kenny Garrett | 4:47 |
| 6. | "Kiss To The Skies" | Kenny Garrett | 9:40 |
| 7. | "Now" | Kenny Garrett | 11:48 |
| 8. | "Gwoka" | Kenny Garrett | 9:14 |
| 9. | "May Peace Be Upon Them" | Kenny Garrett | 8:15 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Kenny Garrett – alto saxophone (tracks: 1–4, 6–9), piano (track: 5)
- Mulgrew Miller (tracks: 1–4, 6–9)
- Pharoah Sanders – tenor saxophone (tracks: 1–4, 6–8)
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone (tracks: 3, 4, 6–8)
- Robert Hurst III – bass
- Brian Blade – drums
- Ruggerio Boccato – percussion (tracks: 1, 3–8)
- Jonathan Gandelsman – violin (track: 5)
- Neil Humphrey – cello (track: 5)
- Guowei Wang – erhu (track: 5)
- Susan Jolles – harp (track: 5)
- Nedelka Echols – vocals (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 8)
- Arlene Lewis – vocals (tracks: 6, 8)
- Dawn Caveness – vocals (tracks: 6, 8)
- Genea Martin – vocals (tracks: 6, 8)
- Geovanti Steward – vocals (tracks: 6, 8)
- Kevin Wheatley – vocals (tracks: 6, 8)
Production
- Kenny Garrett – producer
- Steven Epstein – producer, engineer (mastering)
- Todd Whitelock – engineer (mastering, mixing)
- David Stoller – engineer (assistant)
- Jason Stasium – engineer (assistant)
- Timmy Olmstead – engineer (assistant)
- Doyle Partners – design
- Mark Anderson – photography
- Barron Claiborne – photography (of Kenny Garrett)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nominated | Grammy Award | Best Jazz Instrumental Album | Beyond the Wall |
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Top Jazz Albums (2006)[6] | 13 |
References
- "Kenny Garrett: Beyond the Wall". All About Jazz. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- "Kenny Garrett, Beyond the Wall". The Guardian. December 6, 2006. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- "Beyond the Wall by Kenny Garrett". Nonesuch Records. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- "Kenny Garrett". Recording Academy.
- "Four Nonesuch Albums Nominated for 2006 Grammy Awards". Nonesuch Records. December 6, 2006. Retrieved January 17, 2021.
- "Billboard Jazz Albums, 2006". Billboard Magazine. 2006. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
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