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CD Cover Design Brief

Looking for cover art for New York Horns, a New York based horn section and band. Our musical style is urban influenced soul and R&B with some jazz, rock and americana influences. Very organic and not overproduced or too "slick". We're looking for designs that incorporate a classic NY vibe and the energy of the city but that aren't too dark or brooding.

The primary focus of the band is the horn section - hence, New York Horns - consisting of trumpet, tenor saxophone and trombone. The band also includes guitar, hammond B3 organ, bass and drums.

One point of reference would be the work of David Stone Martin who designed many iconic jazz album covers in the 50's and 60's. But we are also open to modern, contemporary design as well.

I cannot emphasize enough that this is NOT a jazz project. There are jazz elements and influences to the music, but we view this as more accessible than the description "jazz" would lead one to believe. PLEASE listen to the referenced videos and mp3's for an idea of what the band actually sounds like.

If you want to draw inspiration from the music, our YouTube channel is http://www.youtube.com/user/newyorkhorns or we can forward you rough mixes of the album. Included is an mp3 that gives you the idea of where we're coming from.

Target Market(s)

Music fans in all genres that like listenable, accessible music influenced by early soul and r&b, blues, jazz and rock n roll.

Industry/Entity Type

Work

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Look and feel

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Requirements

Must have

• New York urban vibe. Not too dark but definitely with "grit"

Nice to have

• Reference to the horn section - i.e., saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Not absolutely necessary.

Should not have

• Should avoid being completely "jazz" in reference.

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