Trumpeter and composer Josef Leimberg released his debut full-length “Astral Progressions”. Leimberg gained a unique level of traction with his work on the multiple Grammy Award winning Kendrick Lamar LP “To Pimp A Butterfly”. Credited under the LoveDragon moniker with Terrace Martin, his time with “To Pimp A Butterfly” only represents a small fragment of his accomplishments. His collaborative resume over the decades is astounding, consisting of production, writing and feature credits with Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Shafiq Husayn, Funkadelic, Freestyle Fellowship, Dr. Dre, Murs, King Tee, Suga Free, Saafir and Busdriver. These connections have undoubtedly spread life all over Astral Progressions.
Leimberg’s debut album features an array of innovators and game changers in modern progressive music. Kamasi Washington, Bilal, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Kurupt, Terrace Martin and Miguel Atwood Ferguson are just a small list of the brilliant minds that make the Astral Progressions outing special. Many of the featured artists became with the LP through world renowned creator Shafiq Husayn. Leimberg would connect with various musicians associated to his camp through studio recordings, gigging and rehearsals, building on his compositions in a very organic and social way.
Out October 7th on World Galaxy Records – Stream after the jump.