Marcus Cohen and The Congress
San Francisco, California, United States
Music
Press
Approval ratings for the U.S. Congress have reached historic lows, so maybe the politicians should heed the example of trumpeter Marcus Cohen, whose populist groove-driven ensemble the Congress can supply a soul manifesto for any party. Launched in 2009, the group features more than a dozen musicians and a sound steeped in funk and soul, hip-hop, jazz and gospel. With vocalists Valerie Troutt, Tiffany Martin and special guest Yvette Pylant from Feelosophy, re-election is a lock.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/07/NSIT1L0OC7.DTL#ixzz1iciEDs3Y
- Andrew Gilbert
Discography
Misunderstanding ft. Tiffany Martin and MicBlake
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Bio
Marcus Cohen & The Congress have been described as a "A velvet freight train of passion". The music is powerful, hyper-sensual, seductive, yet sonically arresting. Its dripped in "soul", encased with sweet caramel melodies, and tantalizing harmonies. The grooves are deep and rich like dark cacao. Marcus Cohen--trumpeter/composer based in San Francisco Ca. assembled The Congress nearly 2 years ago. Destined to reintroduce the depth in music, love, community, as well as expounding on the the re-emergence of "soul music". Since their arrival, Marcus Cohen & The Congress have been winning the hearts and ears of every listener.
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