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John Ellis, Andy Bragen: The Ice Siren
by Angelo Leonardi
Dopo Dreamscapes e MOBRO John Ellis e Andy Bragen firmano un altro lavoro d'ampio respiro, che si snoda in equilibrio tra scrittura cameristica, jazz e opera contemporanea. Ellis ha scritto la musica e partecipa come strumentista; Bragen ha composto il libretto, ispirandosi al filone gothic fantasy di autori come Tim Burton ne La sposa cadavere" (titolo originale The Corpse Bride). L'opera è stata commissionata dalla Jazz Gallery di New York e presentata lo scorso anno durante ...
read moreMiles Griffith: Smile Again
by Mark F. Turner
In the vein of notable names such as Jon Hendricks, Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling, jazz vocalist Miles Griffith has a resounding presence filled with earthiness and panache. For his second release, Smile Again, Italian jazz pianist Tony Pancella and his trio/quartet join him for a rousing venture of traditional and modern compositions. Griffith's developing art form has been witnessed on recordings by Jimmy Heath and Wynton Marsalis, and most recently on Nick Russo's Ro. But his ...
read moreMiles Griffith: Spiritual Freedom
by Glenn Astarita
Vocalist Kurt Elling may be seizing the headlines as of late and deservedly so we might add, yet Miles Griffith is a New York City based jazz vocalist who warrants some degree of acclaim, especially after listening to his new release titled Spiritual Freedom. With this recording, Griffith enlists the great pianist and educator James Williams along with the fine drummer Tony Reedus and a notable cast including percussionist Bobby Sanabria, bassist Vattel Cherry, pianist Stephen Scott and others.
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read moreKirk Nurock's "Songs and Sonics" Featuring Jay Clayton & Miles Griffith March 15th at Sweet Rhythm
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
SWEET RHYTHM Presents A New Series:
KIRK NUROCK's SONGS and SONICS" featuring JAY CLAYTON and MILES GRIFFITH March 15th, 8:30pm
Thursday, March 15 SWEET RHYTHM 88 7th Avenue South, NYC 8:30-10pm (1 set) Reservations: 212 255 3626 $20 cover
Kirk's new Crowd Sonics" are compositions for the whole jazz club. First, featured artists will perform selections from the Nurock songbook, including jazz settings of Emily Dickinson. Then, club- ...
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Kirk Nurock's "Songs and Sonics" Featuring Jay Clayton & Miles Griffith March 15th at Sweet Rhythm
Source:
Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
SWEET RHYTHM Presents A New Series:
KIRK NUROCK's SONGS and SONICS" featuring JAY CLAYTON and MILES GRIFFITH" March 15th, 8:30pm
SWEET RHYTHM PRESENTS A DARING NEW SERIES
Thursday, March 15" SWEET RHYTHM" 88 7th Avenue South,NYC" 8:30-10:00 pm" (1 set)Reservations: 212 255 3626" $20 cover
Kirk's new Crowd Sonics" are compositions for the whole jazz club. First, featured artists will perform selections from the Nurock songbook, ...
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Stop This Climate Change
From: Lift You UpBy Miles Griffith