Bump The Man

Description

11x GRAMMY-award-winning trumpeter & arranger,Philip Lassiter,releases a live cut of a fan favorite BumptheMan featuring rising vocalist,Durand Bernarrand a 15-piece ensemble. Bernarr is hot off the heels of an NPR Tiny Desk Performance and was named as one of 2019s Artists to Know by Billboard. His loud and proud stage presence coupled with Lassiters composition and arrangement abilities have landed him gigs that include serving asPrince and New Power Generationshorn arranger & section leader as well as credits working withKirk Franklin,Ariana Grande,Timbaland,Roberta Flack, and more.

Originally appearing on the 2018Party Crashersalbum by Lassiters jazz trumpeter turned singer-songwriter project,Philthy Funk, BumptheMan is laced with a fight the power message that points to hope and a positive mindset. It features blazing horns and soulful, virtuosic vocals from Bernarr as well as an unexpected Latin twist coming out metamorphic pre-chorus that nod to the Beatles psychedelic era. Dutch percussion legendMartin Verdonkis also featured throughout the track

Lassiter is coming off the heels of a robust European tour that included key plays atFinEst Funk Festival(Tallinn, Estonia) andVossa Jazz Festival(Vossa, Norway), and more. He will continue to tour throughout Europe ahead of a coveted main stage performance with a 23-piece ensemble atNorth Sea Jazz Festivalin Rotterdam.