Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding, James Weidman, Otis Brown, Francisco Mela

Joe Lovano was Tenor Sax man of the year at the 2010 JJA Awards and his group Us Five’s debut recording, Folk Art, was named Recording of the Year, and Us Five, best Small Ensemble. The group includes Esperanza Spalding on bass, James Weidman on piano and drummers Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela

The Jazz Video Guy captures the excitement of Us Five’s unique two drum configuration, featuring Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela on Scottsdale, AZ earlier this year.

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