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ForEver

by Joshua Crumbly

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1.
ForEver 02:17
2.
THREE 02:31
3.
Family 04:14
4.
Higher 02:48
5.
The See 02:24
6.
C.S.C. 03:00
7.
To Morrow 04:07
8.
Kolkata 02:05
9.
10.
Reflection 03:02
11.
CAN 02:16

about

Acclaimed LA / New York bassist, producer and songwriter Joshua Crumbly joins Shahzad Ismaily’s figureight records for the release of beautiful new album ForEver

“ForEver is a letter to tomorrow,” Joshua tells us. His music embodies this sentiment with eloquent gravitas. It is certainly as personal as a letter, handcrafted in the most expressive and affecting ways. Like a letter, it speaks not only of its own words, but of the writer, a soul baring important truths. And it is addressed to “tomorrow”; a sense of hope and conviction illuminate its gentle musical miniatures. “ForEver is a reflection on love, legacy and happenings in the world. A warm hug in inner space.”

Joshua made his musical debut aged 10, playing alongside his saxophonist father. A gifted performer, even as a pre-teen, he enjoyed mentorships with renowned bass players Reggie Hamilton (Whitney Houston, Seal) and Al McKibbon (Charlie Parker, Coleman Hawkins) before moving from LA to New York to attend the prestigious Juilliard music school. After years of honing his musicality alongside seminal players, Joshua finally embarked on recording his own solo pieces, beginning with 2020’s Rise album. The starting place of ForEver quickly followed, beginning with encouraging words from friend and collaborator Shahzad Ismaily. “ForEver began with an out of the blue call from Shahzad. He told me that I needed to record a solo bass album. It started out as such, then I added some other instruments. It branched out even further when I reached out to a few friends, whose voice I was strongly hearing on particular songs. I’m grateful they were down to be a part of the record.”

credits

released October 8, 2021

Produced by: Joshua Crumbly
Engineering by Joshua Crumbly (except tracks 2 & 9)
Engineering by Michael Coleman on tracks 2 & 9
Mixed by Michael Coleman at Figure 8 Studios
Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters
Photos by Drew Robinson
Art Design by James Brooks

1) ForEver
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass

2) THREE
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass, Drums
Michael Rocketship synth

3) Family
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Synth, Percussion

4) Higher
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass
Shahzad Ismaily Drums

5) The See
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass, Percussion, Electronic Drums
Sam Gendel Alto Saxophone

6) C.S.C
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass, Synths, FX
Jay Bellerose Drums
Jennifer Condos co-engineer (drums)

7) To Morrow
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass, Rhodes, Vocals
Jonathan Pinson Drums
Michael Coleman Co-engineer (vocals)
Melo Gìa co-engineer (drums)

8) Kolkata
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass

9) We'll Be (Good)
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass
Jason Burger Drums
Shahzad Ismaily Guitar, Bells
Michael Coleman co-engineer (Guitar, Bells)

10) Reflection
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass, Drums, Drum Programming
David Cook Hammond B3

11) CAN
Joshua Crumbly Electric Bass

All Songs Written By Joshua Crumbly (except "THREE'' written by Joshua Crumbly & Michael Coleman)

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Joshua Crumbly New York, New York

In a world divided, the music of Joshua Crumbly takes the listener to a place that is uniquely unified, not just in the styles he blends but in the commonality of the emotions and ideas his songs suggest.

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