Cory Wong Releases “The Optimist”
Vulfpeck collaborator Cory Wong has released his sophomore album, The Optimist. As the title suggests, the album is an upbeat and funky collection of songs.
“I wanted to share the part of my personality that keeps a positive and optimistic outlook on circumstances and life in general,” Wong told JamBase.com. “I felt like this collection of songs really captures that vibe, and the collaborations and writing process really had a lot to do with that.”
The Optimist features fellow Vulfpeck artist Antwaun Stanley, The Hornheads, Robbie Wulfsohn, and KATIS as guest artists. Wong is a Minneapolis native and kept things in that groove by enlisting the rhythm section of drummer Michael Bland, and bassist Sonny Thompson, both of whom spent time in Prince’s band, for several songs. Kevin MacIntire lays down the low end for the rest of the record, save “Juke on Jelly” where Wong handles it himself.
Check out MacIntire grooving on “Light As Anything” featuring Robbie Wulfsohn:
The Optimist is available now as a digital download via iTunes and Amazon MP3.
The Optimist Track List:
- Jax
- Light As Anything
- ’91 Maxima
- Jumbotron Hype Song
- Sitcom
- Juke on Jelly
- The Optimist
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
