Ian Roller - Rollercoaster - Hand numbered edition
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Information
- Artist : Ian Roller
- Label : Independent
- Format : 1 x 12" (180g)
- Country : United States
- Genres : Contemporary JazzAlternativeALT R&B
- Estimated shipping date : July 2024
Description
"Rollercoaster" is not about Ian Roller. At least, not entirely. With 50 collaborators and 10 featured vocalists, it is a thoughtful collection of perspectives on the human experience, which merge to form a cohesive story that we can all relate to/empathize with. Music can give us insightful talking points, and it can also itself be the conversation. Each vocalist and instrumentalist adds deeper perspective, taking the good with the bad, venting frustrations, offering encouragement, making us question the status quo, making us laugh a little, and reminding us of the things in life that inspire peace, joy, and unity.
Ian Roller is a Los Angeles native multi-instrumentalist, writer and producer. Classically trained since he was 8 years old, his artistic curiosity led him into all kinds of situations from Punk shows to Jazz clubs, electronic concerts, comedy clubs and more at an early age, later to focus his studies in Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop music. After graduating from college, he was introduced to a whole other world of creativity in exploring LA's R&B/Soul scene.
Now, approaching 35 years of age, Ian has reached a point of reflection, and of determination to culminate his experiences and influences. To connect the dots, and bring like-minded people a little bit closer together. For Ian, "Rollercoaster" is that culmination, and the marking of a new chapter of service to music...