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Austin based Grammy-nominated baritone, trumpeter, and pianist, Michael Hawes (former Chicagoan and former member of Axiom Brass) has devoted his first solo album to the music of Florence Price. Hawes sings most of the selections with pianist Eugenia Jeong. Four of the songs are performed on the trumpet. A brass ensemble, which includes the distinguished trombonist Randall Hawes, Michael’s father, joins the project for Adoration and the rarity Octet for Brasses and Piano.

Tracklist

All works composed by Florence Price

Five songs for voice and piano
Four songs arranged for Trumpet and piano
Adoration arranged for trumpet and brass ensemble
Octet for Brasses and Piano (complete + 2nd mvmt)

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