"expansive and wonderfully imaginative"
Multi-dimensional artist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, songwriter, photographer, videographer and eclectic visionary Dion Kerr looks at the world and his art in his own unique way. On the first single Bloom, from his upcoming release "IVY" via BACE Records, Kerr creates a musical tableau vivant, a densely layered moving framework as distinct sonic changing dioramas connected with waterfalls of guitar notes and percussive sounds connecting them together. Similar frameworks exist in each sonic box feeling a bit like a lumbering giant while other musical colors are cast inside, one diorama blown apart with a wonderfully divergent horn solo by the young trumpet phenom Adam O’Farrill.
Ambient natural sounds ebb and flow and another diorama is revealed. It is a stunning, imaginative three act play of sorts, full of whimsy and not for the faint of art (insert rimshot).
Dion Kerr’s new solo record “Ivy” via BACE Records follows up his latest albums ‘Echoes of Lost Time’, ’Reptile Ground’ and 'Ruby’. His new record features an all star cast including Jeff Parker, Adam O’Farrill, Bubby Lewis plus many other guest appearances. ‘Ivy’ showcases his expansive musical knowledge and arranging abilities- featuring himself on the upright and electric basses, drums, electric and nylon guitars, keys, production and mixing.
-Robb Donker Curtius
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Dion Kerr is a multi-dimensional artist (multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger, songwriter, photographer, and videographer) born and raised in South Florida. Kerr’s work reflects a broad range of influences and mediums. He has toured and recorded all around the world as both a leader and a sideman to a wide variety of groups spanning across multiple genres. He is a recording artist for the Grammy-nominated record label CAM Jazz, BACE Records, Hologram Label, Concerned Relatives and continues to release music at an astonishingly prolific rate.
Currently Dion can be seen at some of the most renowned festivals, venues, studios and galleries with many great young and upcoming artists of all art-forms. Kerr has recently been a performing member of the Ignacio Berroa Trio, Godwin Louis Global, Shelly Berg Trio with Veronica Swift, Emmet Cohen Trio, Jean Caze Amédé, Tal Cohen Trio and the Tim Jago Quintet. His career began at the young age of 17 sharing stages with Troy Roberts, Jean Caze and billed with the Dave Leibman quartet while still in High School. Dion is the cofounder of the band ‘The Smoogies’ who will be releasing their debut album this year featuring Nicholas Payton. Dion is credited as a songwriter and arranger for Jessica Tonder’s ‘A Rise Of Peace’ and is producing a number of projects with the countless acts he is a part of.
Dion Kerr’s new solo record “Ivy” via BACE Records follows up his latest albums ‘Echoes of Lost Time’, ’Reptile Ground’ and 'Ruby’. His new record features an all star cast including Jeff Parker, Adam O’Farrill, Bubby Lewis plus many other guest appearances. ‘Ivy’ showcases his expansive musical knowledge and arranging abilities- featuring himself on the upright and electric basses, drums, electric and nylon guitars, keys, production and mixing.
www.dionkerr.com
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