Brandon Woody to perform on Terrace at St. Paul Street
is merely a prelude to alignment. Woody has experienced this truth firsthand, recalling dropping out of school as a low point that ultimately led to his rebirth.
For Woody, “For The Love Of It All” is not just a debut album; it’s a testament, a sacred act, a song of love’s eternal influence. Coming from Baltimore, Woody offers a glimpse into a stunning collection of melodies that pulsate with love, not as a fleeting emotion, but as an integral force expressed through music. Each track carries a heritage of resilience, a legacy of strength inherited from generations. This project weaves together a musical fabric that honors the unseen – a representation of love in its purest essence: communal, ancestral, revolutionary. It serves as a reconciliation with the past and a bold declaration toward the future, where the lines between feelings and melodies are blurred, leaving behind only the unfiltered truth of connection.
With his debut on Blue Note Records, Woody positions himself as a trailblazer and storyteller, blending technical prowess with a deep respect for his origins. This album roots itself in the past while projecting forward, anchoring listeners to something greater than themselves. In each melody, love is tangible, not romanticized, but intricate, layered, and human. This music carries, inspires, and asserts that resilience is an art form in itself, driven by the understanding that love, in all its forms, unites us over time and place.
Woody, along with his band Upendo, is set to embark on a new tour to bring this music to audiences:
– April 30: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club – Portsmouth, NH
– May 1: Regattabar – Cambridge, MA
– May 17: Exit Zero Jazz Festival – Cape May, NJ
– May 23: Current Space – Baltimore, MD
– May 27: Clay Center – Charleston, WV
– June 14: Blue Note Jazz Festival – Los Angeles, CA
– June 15: San Francisco Jazz Festival – San Francisco, CA
– July 12: The Parks at Walter Reed – Washington, DC
Through this tour, Woody aims to share his message of love and resilience with audiences around the country. This is an opportunity to experience a unique blend of musical mastery and emotional storytelling that captures the essence of love in all its forms. Woody’s music is a testament to the power of human connection and the enduring legacy of love in our lives.