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Jason "Malletman" Taylor
Jason "Malletman" Taylor, jazz recording artist and protégé of the late, legendary Lionel Hampton, has a fresh, "explosive" approach to playing the vibraphone.
This five-time Grammy ballot-nominee, who is recognized for his unique presentation of jazz, R&B and swing, has developed his own signature sound known as “Vibrafunk.”
In addition to being a talented recording artist, the accomplished musician is CEO and President of Mallet Records, Inc., a company dedicated to keeping real music alive, host of Mallet’s Place-TV, a public access television program that is cultural and educational entertainment at its finest and a clinician who is passionate about inspiring and educating our youth about the beauty and wonder of keyboard percussion instruments.
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Andrea Brachfeld New Release 'Walking The Bar' Features Bill O'connell, Harvie S, Jason Tiemann
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Welcome to Andrea Brachfeld’s latest single project, Walking the Bar featuring the members of her band, Insight, with Bill O'Connell on piano, Harvie S on bass, and Jason Tiemann on the drums. This single was recorded in January of 2024 at Trading 8’s studio in Paramus, New Jersey. The story behind the creation of this composition is described by Andrea: I was at a bar and started to hear some music in my head. When I got home I wrote ...
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'Here To Stay' Introduces Jason Lapierre’s Debut Album
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Jason LaPierre
Rising singer-songwriter and producer Jason LaPierre unveils “Here to Stay," the lead single from his forthcoming debut album, There Are Things I’d Like to Say. A dreamy, nostalgic jazz ballad, it seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern artistry. Featuring acclaimed artist Anthony Lazaro, the song is a delicate meditation on love, carried by poignant lyrics, fluttering piano, and Charlie Parker-inspired saxophone, gliding over a warm, understated rhythm section. Built on a classic AABA structure, Here to Stay balances timeless elegance ...
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Genre-bending World Cafe Favorite Taylor Kelly Announces New Ep, 'the Spins' & Eastern U.s. Tour (July 25 - August 17)
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1888 Media
Beguiling genre-blending ingenue Taylor Kelly flips the script again with “Fit In,” the conscious collective raising second single from her forthcoming Ep, The Spins, which arrives July 19 via Head Bitch Music. I just want to feel this moment The rest can just go away Get it all out in the open So I can feel okay OK, OK, OK… “This song is me trying to relieve myself of the intrusive thoughts that were consuming my ...
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NYC Salon Concert With David Soldier, Jason Kao Hwang, Gene Pritsker & Robert C. Ford Set for Thursday January 11, 2023
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Robert C. Ford
On Thursday January 11, 2023, at 7:30pm EST a concert will be held at the Sky Vault in the Financial District of New York City. It will feature original music and poetry by world class performers in an intimate salon atmosphere. This event is private but a free livestream is available via the Ticket Link below to the Facebook event page. Featured performers include David Soldier violin/acoustic guitar, Jason Kao Hwang violin, Gene Pritsker electric guitar and Robert C. Ford ...
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Guitar Legend Greg Howe To Tour North America Summer 2023 With Stu Hamm, Joel Taylor And Ernest Tibbs!
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Guitar legend Greg Howe will be kicking off his 2023 North American Tour “Lost and Found” this summer with iconic bassist Stuart Hamm and drummer Joel Taylor! Howe has developed a solid reputation as a technical innovator, particularly for his “hammer-on from nowhere” technique, legato runs, unusual time signatures, and linear tapping approach. His self-titled debut album Greg Howe is ranked tenth best shred album of all time by Guitar World Magazine. In addition to being part of the 2018 ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Cecil Taylor
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Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Cecil Taylor's birthday today!
“One of my wishes has been realized. I found love. It was difficult, but I found it. Because when Billy Holiday sang, “You don‘t know what love is,” great singers will tell you… it‘s a partnership. It‘s a sharing"....—-Cecil Taylor November 10, 2010 “Practice, to be studious at the instrument, as well as looking at a bridge, or dancing, or writing a poem, or reading, or attempting to make your home ...
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Billy Taylor: Two Fresh Sound Releases
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Between 1950 and 1960, jazz was dominated by elegant jazz pianists. The list is long and includes Oscar Peterson, Sonny Clark, Red Garland, Russ Freeman, Lou Levy, Ahmad Jamal and others. A pianist who belongs on this list but is often forgotten is Billy Taylor. Billy's technique was unrivaled in many ways because he covered so much ground effortlessly, from stride and swing to bop and Latin. As bassist and manager John Levy told me in 2010, “Billy was naïve—in ...
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Jason Yarde Struck Down Onstage: Urgent Crowdfunding Plea
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Chris May
On October 7, 2022, while performing at Pavilon République in Toulouse, France, the saxophonist, composer, arranger and producer Jason Yarde, a leading light of British progressive jazz for twenty years, suffered a massive stroke on stage. Fortunately, paramedics were at the gig. They administered first aid and got Jason to hospital without delay. A bleed was found on his brain and he was operated on. It is hoped that this prompt action will enable Jason to return ...
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Creed Taylor (1929-2022)
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Creed Taylor, a highly influential and maverick jazz record producer and entrepreneur who recorded virtually every major jazz artist while in charge of the music at six major record labels over the course of his career, died August 22 in Winkelhaid, Germany, following a stroke suffered weeks earlier. He was 93. His son, John, announced Creed's passing in an email to me. Creed began his career at Bethlehem Records in New York in 1954, where he helped pioneer the 10-inch ...
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In-Demand Bassist Matt Aronoff Celebrates His Debut Album Featuring Performances By Jason Rigby, Yago Vazquez, And Henry Cole
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AMT Public Relations
Known for being, “greatly sensitive, with huge ears and a feel for accompaniment (All About Jazz),” bassist/composer Matt Aronoff celebrates his leap from sideman to bandleader in his debut album Morning Song (TBR 06.03.22). Recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at The Nest, Morning Song serves as the culmination of Aronoff’s weekly, late-night jam session in Brooklyn. A highly sought-after acoustic and electric bassist, Aronoff is joined by some of today’s most compelling voices: saxophonist Jason Rigby, ...
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Jason "Malletman" Taylor
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