"One Step Closer to the Sun", BLUE ROOTS 2001 Debut Release features the Jazz Fusion compositions of Michael Kinser, Joshua Kinser & Patrick Howard. Influenced by the Music of John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, John Mclaughlin, Bela Fleck, Stanton Moore, Charlie Hunter, & Medeski Martin & Wood. "One Step Closer to the Sun" Explores the ever expansive World of Jazz fusion Michael Kinser- Composer/Sax/Guitar- 22- Native of Pensacola, Florida. Michael grew up listening to the, jazz, fusion , and classical music of John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Pink Floyd, John Mclaughlin, Stravinsky, Bach, and Mozart. Influenced heavily by the musically rich environment of neighboring New Orleans, as well as the natural beauty of the beaches of North West Florida. Michael's compositions on "One Step Closer to the Sun" range from the Zappa/Corea/Mclaughlin influenced jazz fusion composition "Pyramids" to the Second Line New Orleans Funk Tune " What the Funk". Michael's Tenor Saxophone playing is featured on the Jazz composition New Horizons, and his Classical Guitar skills are displayed on" Fragrancia De La Rosa". Michael's Modern Jazz/Groove tune "Blue Roots" the Title track to "One Step Closer to the Sun" features Michael on Alto Sax, Luke Hudleston on Trombone, and Melissa Bishop on Organ. Joshua Kinser- Composer/Drums/Percussion-20- A Pensacola, Florida native, Joshua showcases his talents as a composer on the funk/groove tune "Bing Bang Move" and the Percussion composition "Babel Tower". Patrick Howard- Composer/Bass/Banjo-20- A Native to Pensacola, Florida Pat brings down the Funk with heavy groove/funk tune "Conjunction Function", and chills out with Bela Fleck influenced Banjo feature "Upward Bound". BLUE ROOTS MICHAEL KINSER- COMPOSER/SAX/CLASSICAL GUITAR JOSHUA KINSER- COMPOSER/DRUMS/PERCUSSION PATRICK HOWARD- COMPOSER/BASS/BANJO MELISSA BISHOP-KEYS/FLUTE MIKE SMITH- ELECTRIC GUITAR LUKE HUDLESTON- TROMBONE/DIDGIREDOO An excellent addition to any jazz world fusion lovers C.D. collection. A Soulful, Introspective piece of art full of hip grooves, exciting ryhthms and engaging melodies.