Results for "Nu-Jazz"

Alexander Flood

Alexander Flood is one of Australia’s commanding beat-masters, possessing a unique and finessed arsenal of groove, power, and expertise on the drums. Leading his own band from the drum chair, Alex’s unique music pushes a fresh rhythmic and dynamic realm of live dance music leaning on nu-jazz, deep-house, broken beat, DnB, funk, and experimental sounds. The band is catching ears within Australia and internationally, having recently performed at WOMADelaide, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Adelaide Jazz Festival, and Berlin clubs Privatclub and Badehaus, with upcoming international tours on the horizon. 

Via Mavis

Brought together by common background, studies and friendship Viktor Benev (MalletKAT and vibraphone), Martin Hafizi (drums) and Victoria Kirilova (double bass) founded the trio Via Mavis in early 2019. They have been touring since, Bulgaria being the most common destination. The band has played as soloists with the Bulgarian National Radio Big Band and has recorded for the same radio. Via Mavis has performed at the most prestigious Bulgarian jazz festival A to Jazz, alongside musicians as José James and Bokanté (led by Snarky Puppy leader Michael League). It has been selected to represent Bulgaria at the Europe Jazz Network showcase in 2020. After three years of working together, the Europe-based musicians have come forward with a debut album - Aerial Perspectives

Ava Lemert

Born: July 19

A native of Southern California, Ava Lemert was submerged in music from birth having a Mother and two elder sisters who were active musicians in the household to influence her. So, it was no surprise that by age 7, Ava was producing her own “radio programs” including her own DJ personna “Kay Kay Dee Jay” on her own cassette tape recorder. At age 11 Ava was writing music notation and submitting her compositions for voice, clarinet (her first school-taught instrument) and guitar to youth talent shows. In High School, Ava would record her keyboard parts, alto saxophone, drum machine, guitar and vocals into her make-shift ping-pong recording system, consisting of a boom box, 4 track cassette recorder and radio shack microphone. A unique lady of many talents, Ms

Brian Eaton

Born: 1966

"All The Earth Will Mourn is a beautiful sounding album that will take its listeners on a wonderful musical ride..." — Paul Wertico, Seven-Time Grammy Winner (Pat Metheny Group)

From sitting in on drums at an L.A. jazz club at age nine to jamming with  Gilby Clarke  (former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist) in his older brother’s band at 11, Brian Eaton found the spark that ignited his passion in a pair of sticks at an early age. The Allegra Drums Artist, musician, composer/songwriter, engineer, and producer has gone on to be a multi-genre force in jazz fusion, prog, and rock, who uses the studio as the ultimate instrument to wield his imaginative creativity. Eaton has been featured in Bass Musician Magazine, All About Jazz, World of Jazz, and more, and has received praise from jazz greats {{m: Jean-Luc Ponty = 10360}}, {{m: Paul Wertico = 13447}} ({{m: Pat Metheny Group = 136726}}), and {{m: Frank Catalano = 16992}}.

Keith Pray

Born: May 1, 1973

Keith has traveled from the west coast to Europe making music of many styles with hundreds of gifted musicians including some of the giants of the business. For eight years he resided in New York City performing with artists from multiple disciplines including, jazz, R&B, blues, Latin and big band. He currently resides in New York's Capital Region and has released seven albums under his name, most recently "Down the Middle" on his label PrayNation Records. Besides his own recordings, Keith has recorded for dozens of artists, and continues maintain an active performing schedule and has added jazz organ to his performing credentials.

Piano Sessions Volume 2

By Johnny Summers

Label: Nu-Jazz
Released: 2016
Track listing: #1;Ain't I Brilliant #2; The Way You Make Me Feel #3; You'll Never Work a Day In Your Life #4; Star Dust #5 Outta My Mind #6 Rockin Chair #7 If You Have to Askack #8 Free Since I Met You #9 Blues In The Night #10 You're The One #11 Moonglow #12 So Much In Love #13 If I Could Be #14 The Long Hot Summer

Rumours From The Soul

By Joe Sullivan

Label: Nu-Jazz
Released: 1997

Joe Sullivan: Rumours From The Soul

by Jim Santella
September 1, 1997

A sextet lineup allows for the extra saxophone sound that means more harmony, more color, and a fuller aural picture. And yet there's clearly an ease of control because the ensemble is still small enough to work together well and allow for soloists to stretch out. Trumpeter Joe Sullivan brings his sextet of saxophonists Andre Leroux ...