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After 2 days of sales, Fouché's debut EP "Subjective Mind" is at #21 on Amazon mp3 Jazz Bestsellers!

12/19/2012

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Subjective Mind (2012) is off to a great start in Amazon mp3 store in its second day! 
Buy yours today!

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Alto saxophonist Louis Fouché to release his debut EP, "Subjective Mind," internationally on Tuesday, December 18, 2012

12/14/2012

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Louis Fouché - Subjective Mind (2012)

Available for electronic download on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon

Available now for preorder – electronic downloads and physical CDs – at http//music.louisfouche.com

"Subjective Mind" is the debut release of up-and-coming alto saxophonist Louis Fouché. In his five-year career, Fouché, age 27, has performed nationally and internationally with renowned artists in various genres, including Latin legend Eddie Palmieri, jazz-rock trumpeter Christian Scott, funk bassist George Porter Jr. (of The Meters), and R&B singer/songwriter Gordon Chambers, among many others. Fouché wields a distinctively rich, blues-rooted sound on the alto saxophone, and he is now taking his original music onto the global stage. 

The "Subjective Mind" EP consists of three acoustic tracks, serving as an introduction to Fouché's musical voice. On each track, Fouché fuses blues and jazz with a set of his diverse musical influences – starting with funk and drum & bass on the opener "Perceptive Delusion," R&B and neo-soul on the second tune "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," and classical and indie rock on the closing number "Silver Lining." The first and third tracks are Fouché’s original compositions. The classic “Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise,” written by Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II in 1928, receives Fouché's unique harmonic and rhythmic arrangement, bringing it firmly into the 21st century.
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Fouché’s background is different from many musicians. Before pursuing music full-time, he earned degrees in physics and chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Music first served as an escape for Fouché, allowing him to divert his mind from his academic coursework and giving him the opportunity to journey into his creative spirit through sound. The title "Subjective Mind" reflects his unique background and explores the contrast between the objective, analytical focus of science and the subjective, emotional emphasis in music in his own life.

For the 20 minutes that the "Subjective Mind" EP runs, you can expect a wealth of harmonic textures, emotive melodies, and interactive improvisations between Fouché and the roster of accomplished young musicians who have joined him on this project: Romain Collin on piano, Luques Curtis on bass, and Eric Doob on drums.

"Subjective Mind" will be released on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, on iTunes and Amazon. The EP is available now for preorder on Fouché's online music store (http://music.louisfouche.com) as electronic downloads and physical CDs. All purchases on Fouché's online music store include a complimentary download of the album artwork and liner notes. Physical CDs come with an immediate electronic download of the EP, so you can listen to the music while you wait for the CD to arrive in the mail.

The track listing for "Subjective Mind" is as follows:
  1. Perceptive Delusion
  2. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
  3. Silver Lining

For inquiries, please contact Louis Fouché Music at [email protected].

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iVote

11/6/2012

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I am a proud Black man, of unknown African ancestry, descended from slaves brought to the United States and Puerto Rico by force, and I hold tremendous value for my right to vote. My own grandfather -- a Black man from New Orleans, a United States citizen -- was threatened and nearly arrested for trying to vote when he was my age. Many more suffered a worse fate for trying to vote. Even if you are not Black, people throughout U.S. history have fought and died so you could participate in a democratic government and vote. Americans, take pride in your vote all year, every year. My grandfather used to say, "If they have an election for the local dog catcher, I'll be there voting." 

Vote.
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Why Black History Month Matters

2/9/2012

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"Why do Black Americans need a month? Black History is American History. We should celebrate it every day!" 

This is true. Black History is American History, and we should celebrate it daily. However, the unique historical contributions of Black Americans in America have been neglected consistently since 1619. Black History has been separate because of its omission by historians. 

Black History Month doesn't imply that the acknowledgement of Black History is limited to one month, just like Mother's Day doesn't imply that we must only celebrate our mothers for one day each year. It's just an opportunity to celebrate. 

Black History Month forces people on one level or another to acknowledge that Black History even exists. Otherwise, what reminder would there be? It's not in history books, public education, or in the media. Black History Month is not a solution, but it is a step, an opportunity, a reminder, and it's valuable until we actually see a seamless integration of Black History into American History sources.

Happy Black History Month!

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Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean All Stars - Europe Tour, Summer 2010

11/24/2010

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Brian Lynch, Louis Fouché, and Eddie Palmieri
In early June, I received a call from Eddie Palmieri's manager, Eddie Palmieri II, about going on a Europe tour with Eddie's Afro-Caribbean All Stars band. It has been a dream of mine to perform with master pianist Eddie Palmieri (the living legend and one of my musical heroes!), and to see it come true was truly amazing! The tour stops were as follows: Manchester, England; Brighton, England; Bordeaux, France; and Copenhagen, Denmark. And this was my first trip to Europe... ever! 

Needless to say, I was excited and also nervous to be playing with Eddie Palmieri and his all-star band of Brian Lynch on trumpet, José Claussell on timbales, Vicente "Little Johnny" Rivero on congas, and Luques Curtis on bass. Playing with these dudes was absolutely amazing, inspirational, and a life-changing experience. Masterful musicians push your playing to higher heights, and I could feel the growth during every gig. 

Aside from all the great music, these cats were a lot of fun to hang out with. It was great to bond with them, and they treated me like I was family. My experience touring with Eddie Palmieri's band was as fun as it was eye-opening and educational, and it helped to fuel the fire that keeps me propelling me forward in my musical career.

Trumpet master Brian Lynch also blogged about the tour: Click here to read. 
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A newly redesigned LouisFouche.com!

4/22/2010

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