Roy Campbell Jr.
// composer, flutist & trumpeterROY CAMPBELL JR. is a composer, educator, flutist, and jazz trumpeter from New York City. His albums “New Kingdom” (1991), and “La Tierra Del Fuego” (1993) are both available from Delmark Records, “Communion” (1994), and “Pyramid” are both available from Silkheart Records, “Ethnic Stew And Brew” (2001) is available from Delmark Records, “It’s Krunch Time” (2001) is available from Thirsty Ear Recordings, Marc Ribot’s “Spiritual Unity” (2005) is available from Pi Recordings, and Other Dimensions In Music’s “Live At The Sunset [2CD]” (2006) is available from Marge Records, featuring Roy Campbell with Daniel Carter, Hamid Drake, and William Parker.
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Everything in the universe is governed by a positive or a negative, a plus or a minus, therefore music falls into either of those categories. There is some music that is highly spiritual, or religious, positive, elevating, inspiring, and healing. Some music invites negative forces and energy, and this can be destructive for certain individuals. Music has the power to serve as a transcendental and emotional experience, and music can also serve as entertainment and functional purposes. Since music is such a universal force for humanity and appeals to all people regardless of race and culture, I truly believe that justifies the universal, power, and spirituality of music.
“Music is such a universal force for humanity and appeals to all people regardless of race and culture.”
– Roy Campbell Jr., composer, flutist, and trumpeter
