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Mike Clement
Mike Clement is a fiery up-and-coming jazz guitarist. Originally from the west coast of Canada, Clement has quickly become an in demand performer and sideman upon his relocation to New Orleans. Fresh off the release of his sophomore album Hittin’ It, Clement is constantly travelling and performing his original, fun and soulful tunes as well as fresh takes on classic jazz standards all in the classic organ trio soul jazz tradition.
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Jake Noble: Letting Go Of A Dream
by Dan McClenaghan
Making art is about a search for authenticity, a search for the truth. But the truth is complicated, and our perceptions of it can change over time. The concept for Letting Go Of A Dream, the debut recording from New Orleans-based bassist Jake Noble, began as a tribute to some of his well-chosen truth-telling heroes: pianist Bill Evans, bassist Charlie Haden and saxophonist Kenny Garrett. But Noble, in the crafting of these original tunes, found that things evolved. Yes, he ...
Continue ReadingMike Clement: Hittin' It
by Dan Bilawsky
Mike Clement makes no bones about his love for the classic organ trio configuration. The Canadian-born, New Orleans-based guitarist uses his liner statement to praise the format and namecheck a handful of his legendary six-string forebears who've made their mark in said domain (i.e. Pat Martino, George Benson, Grant Green), and the music he presents on Hittin' It offers all of the good charms associated with this type of combo. Joining forces with organist John Lee and ...
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What Could Have Been
From: Letting Go Of A DreamBy Mike Clement
Abednego
From: Highway 27By Mike Clement
It Could Happen To You
From: Sings & PlaysBy Mike Clement
