Dwight Trible at the Angel City Jazz Fest | Whole Life Times

929_2986 What is the music of the angels? Some think it’s kirtan, others might say New Age or hymns. But maybe it’s jazz. L.A. vocalist Dwight Trible’s music goes beyond entertainment into the realm of healing. It’s serious jazz, but he sings it with the intent of nourishing the spirit, and his resonant, mellifluous voice does indeed stir the soul.

Trible, who will be sharing his impressive talents as part of the Angel City Jazz Festival in October when he sings with pianist John Beasley, is also the lead singer with the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet. Like Pharaoh, he has a greater vision—one might even call him a visionary. In fact, some have called him a jazz shaman.

Besides having worked extensively with Alice Coltrane and other jazz legends, Dwight is also active in the L.A. urban/hip hop scene.

My neighborhood is… the Pico/Fairfax Area.
What is unique about my neighborhood is… there are people from all races and cultures that coexist in a most beautiful and harmonious way.
My favorite place to chill in L.A. is… Pasqualie’s Cafe on San Vicente and Carmona. I love their great fruit smoothies.
When I have down time… I meditate, watch the Lakers, talk to interesting people and of course, daydream.
When I’m looking for inspiration… I pick up a book by an inspiring writer, such as Ernest Holmes or Michael Beckwith, or I pray. I also go to the beach; Playa Del Rey during the week is a place of peace and inspiration. Watching seagulls glide through the air so gracefully and free is a wonderful singing lesson.
My favorite classic jazz tune to play is… “Maiden Voyage” by Herbie Hancock. It sounds like a beautiful, unforgettable romantic night with a gentle breeze.
What I hope people feel when they hear me sing is… healed. Of course I want the audience to be entertained, but I also believe there is an opportunity for something on a deeper spiritual level to manifest healing transformation, spiritually and physically.
The musicians who have had the greatest influence on my music are… Horace Tapscott and Billy Higgins. They taught by example. Whenever you are blessed with the opportunity to go into music, go all the way, without discrimination, whether its the 45-seat Liemert Park storefront, the World Stage or the Hollywood Bowl, do it with all you’ve got every time, all the time.
My personal spiritual path is… I try to have respect for everybody’s right to believe in whatever they choose. I pray people will show me the same respect.
What’s been most surprising to me in my life is… that I have become an elder so quickly. I was 16 two weeks ago; can somebody tell me what happened?
The one thing I still haven’t done and hope to do is… make a recording that represents the true depth of my spirit. I am still trying to find the best way in the recording process to achieve this. When I do, look out!
I’d like to be remembered as… a person who stood for peace, love and justice. Someone who gave God the glory.