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Damian Graham has been dazzling audiences for years with his musical approach and fluency on the drumset. On this stellar debut CD, Damian brings his knowledge to the table and leaves the listener rewarded with a hearty helping of jazz standards and original compsitions.
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Damian Graham - Drums, Flute
Simon Fisk - Bass
Joey Smith - Bass
Chad Geekie - Piano, Fender Rhodes
Tina Jones - Vocals
Marty Sheppard - Trumpet
Jamie Campbell - Tenor Sax, Flute
1. Digs 3:12
2. Mr.B's Stomp 2:47 (2.5MB-mp3)
3. Chip'n The Blues Away 5:18
4. You Don't Know What Love Is 5:03
5. Une Noche Con Francis 3:44
6. Gertrudes Bounce 4:29
7. Someday My Prince Will Come 3:36
8. Acme 3:00
9. Johnson's Woodyard
10. Tune Glow 5:37
11. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise 4:10
12. People Get Ready 4:48 (4.4MB-mp3)

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"Drummer Damian Graham is listening to the right people.... there's an unmistakable Philly Joe Jones vibe. He's done his homework..... A very attractive vocal by Tina Jones, equally worthy is "Tune Glow" by pianist Chad Geekie. People get ready, there's a Graham coming!"
-T. Bruce Wittet
Drums Etc Magazine
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On "Digs" Damian is joined by some of the most highly regarded musicians on the west coast. Throughout the album pianist Chad Geekie amazes the listener with his incredible touch and sensitivity. A busy performer, Chad is also an accomplished composer. Simon Fisk and Joey Smith hold down the bass chair and demonstrate why they are two of the most sought out bass players going. Other guests include Tina Jones (Wunderbread) singing beautifully, Marty Shepard's lush trumpet tones, and newcomer Jamie Campbell on tenor saxophone (Received Jazz Report Magazine's Most Outstanding High School Musician award). This group of musicians has put forth an album steeped in the jazz tradition sure to please all fans of good music.
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