Ben Williams - Coming Of Age (2015) [Hi-Res]

"... successfully translating the musical pulse of his era into jazz ..."
- The Washington Post

Coming Of Age, the second album from acclaimed American bassist Ben Williams, continues to showcase his impeccable talent for acoustic and electric bass as he explores the common elements of jazz, hip-hop, rock and soul. He embarks on a bolder journey this time out with more original songs (nine out of the 11 tunes here are Williams compositions) and a reflection of his new outlook as a seasoned musician. Among the two non-originals is a unique cover of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit. The album is chock full of special guest musicians including a string quartet and noteworthy names from the world of jazz.

"The name of my album is about developing into manhood through the interpretation of my music ... I seek to fulfill my responsibility for being an artist by conveying my thoughts about the many things that are plaguing us today."
- Ben Williams

Tracklist:
01. Ben Williams - Black Villain Music (4:29)
02. Ben Williams - Strength And Beauty (5:28)
03. Ben Williams - Half Steppin' (7:23)
04. Ben Williams, Goapele - Voice Of Freedom (For Mandela) (4:47)
05. Ben Williams - Toy Soldiers (8:08)
06. Ben Williams, Christian Scott - Lost & Found (6:21)
07. Ben Williams - Forecast (8:15)
08. Ben Williams, Stefon Harris - The Color Of My Dreams (8:07)
09. Ben Williams - Smells Like Teen Spirit (3:21)
10. Ben Williams, W. Ellington Felton - Toy Soldiers (2:44)
11. Ben Williams - Coming Of Age (7:53)