Luminosity was born when Ramon Lopez called me from Tokyo. Anyone that knows Ramon has seen his ability to focus and make things happen. I met Ramon and Justin during the Fall of 2000 at the University of Central Florida. We felt that our connection was immediate. This recording event occurred within a two week duration in August 2005. Interestingly, at the time of the recording our lives were thousands of miles apart. Somehow, during this expanse we never lost touch. After months of careful scheduling, we decided to converge and record. Opportunity led us to Central Florida. This initial event is an intention to solidify a platform for the expression and unity of many influences. Our lives and musical interests have crossed many similar paths.
Luminosity aims to embrace the beauty of our various loves in music. Many of the present compositions were inspired from the sounds created by Justin and Ramon. The influence of their heartfelt friendship and artistic ability is truly inspiring. While writing for Luminosity, I never felt limited by the expressive capabilities of the trio. This kind of security has allowed me to go beyond any usual process. During my career, I have experienced rhythm as a sensation of pressurized time. Musically, this ?pressure? is one of the primary elements of my compositional direction for this trio. Many of the present compositions mingle codified song form construction with progressive systems that can, at times, be game-like.
-Joseph Whitt
Although Joseph is the primary composer for the first release, Convergence, the trio is a group of composing improvisers. From Detroit, Justin is a respected arranger and composer. He is constantly involved in many diverse projects, anything from wind ensembles, chamber music and solo performance, Justin is a talented percussionist in all respects and has provided arrangements for various ensemble settings from tango chamber music, rock bands, and large marching bands and wind ensembles. Ramon is a living, breathing encyclopedia of world rhythms. One of todays most promising drummers, Ramon can be heard in many places around the world. He has shared the stage with some of todays living legends.
Luminosity's first recording is out. If you like it please support us at CD Baby.com. A new recording is in the works for 2007. Enjoy!
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-Justin Steger
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