The Game Changer is drummer Brandon Sanders' new release from Savant Records. On it, he does what he does best: set the pace, create opportunities, and elevate everyone around him. With a group that includes saxophonist Stacy Dillard, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, pianist William Hill III, and bassist Eric Wheeler, this collective changes the game on classics by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, and Antonio Carlos Jobim, alongside originals like the title track, a Swingin' 4/4 shuffle groove which Brandon wrote to honor one of his heroes - Art Blakey.
Brandon grew up in the 70's, when record changers would have stacks that included Lee Morgan, James Brown and the Isley Brothers, with no borders, just great music to get the party started....and keep it going.
The Isley Brothers "Footsteps in the Dark" closes this set and features a soulful story telling from guest vocalist Brianna Swann.
Hear a track from The Game Changer each weekday morning @ 8:20AM, another feature made possible by the members of WBGO!
Mon-"The Game Changer"
Tues-"What Is This Thing Called Love"
Wed-"Sunsets in Santa Monica"
Thurs-"Shrimp and Grits"
Fri-"Footsteps in the Dark"
