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The Group: Live
by John Sharpe
What quirk of fate governs whether or not a band captures the public imagination? A star-studded lineup? A strong set of tunes? Or just the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time? For The Group--a stellar mid-'80s aggregation of New York City avant talent--all these preconditions seemed to be in place, yet still it was unable to garner the recording date which would have cemented its place in the jazz annals. Consequently, after a few ...
Continue ReadingPete Roth Trio Feat. Bill Bruford To Release New Live CD/DVD 'Group Chat' on September 18, 2026
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
The Pete Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth’s third major album and a release of particular significance, marking Bruford’s eagerly awaited return to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance on new material in 19 years. ...
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Storied West Coast Group Marley's Ghost Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Vibrant New Album Produced By Larry Campbell
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1888 Media
“Americana” is a brand that’s been bandied about quite liberally in today’s musical environs. And yet, it takes a certain dedication and determination to remain true to its essence. On the other hand, versatility and variation go hand in hand. And yet, each depends on the other. In the case of Seattle-based Marley’s Ghost, that eclectic energy has resulted in a broad repertoire that has defied any ability to tag them to any one particular genre. Their dozen albums to ...
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Calm And Collected Music Group Expands Into Podcasts With Launch Of 'Jazz Language'
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Ann Braithwaite
Calm and Collected Music Group (CACMG) is expanding into podcasts with the launch of Jazz Language, a new project produced by its jazz label, Chill Tone Records. The 10-part series, available in both audio and video formats, features candid conversations with artists and notable figures shaping modern jazz, offering insight into their creative process, influences, and evolving sound. Hosted by acclaimed saxophonist Noah Preminger, Jazz Language will release new episodes biweekly on Fridays at midnight ET. The first episode, available ...
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Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet's 'El Muki,' Due August 15 From Saponegro Records, Celebrates The Group's 20th Anniversary
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Terri Hinte Publicity
The Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet is set to release its 20th-anniversary recording, El Muki,on August 15. This album, the group’s 7th, commemorates their two prolific decades as champions for Afro-Peruvian jazz music. More importantly, it’s an expression of the transformative power of the music—a sound rooted in the real human experience found when people on the streets of Lima and New York come together. Inspired by El Muki, a mythical figure from Andean culture in Peru that is said to ...
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Mack Avenue Music Group Announces Partnership with Strata-East Records
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DL Media
The digital-only anthology Strata-East: The Legacy Begins, available February 21, 2025, celebrates the revolutionary spirit of one of the most influential artist-owned independent jazz labels in history. This anthology, a partnership between Mack Avenue Music Group and Strata-East, brings together iconic tracks that embody Strata-East’s commitment to artistry and creative freedom. Featuring the explosive brilliance of Charles Tolliver and Stanley Cowell, the soulful expressions of The Heath Brothers, Charlie Rouse, Shamek Farrah, Pharoah Sanders, and more, the collection showcases cult ...
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Legendary Jazz/Funk Group The Headhunters Perform At The Hamilton Live With Fiery Funk/Blues Act Sol Roots Opening
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9th Floor Music
On September 11th, the legendary jazz/funk group The Headhunters will perform at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C., with the brilliant funk/blues guitarist Sol Roots as the opening act.
The Headhunters The Headhunters, the legendary jazz-funk ensemble co-led by percussionist Bill Summers and drummer Mike Clark with NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison on alto saxophone, celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary in 2023, having formed around Herbie Hancock's seminal 1970s albums: Head Hunters, Thrust, and Man-Child. The band continued without Mr. Hancock ...
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Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group Releases 'Moments,' A Set Of Inventive And Thought-provoking New Music
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Melissa Kassel
Melissa Kassel, a consistently creative jazz singer, has released her latest recording, Moments. The colorful set consists of ten original songs co-written with Tom Zicarelli, which pays tribute to some of the most universal aspects of life, from finding love to the beauty of nature. For this project, Melissa Kassel and Tom Zicarelli are joined by an all-star team of brilliant musicians—and long-time friends—that make up the Melissa Kassel and Tom Zicarelli Group. Pianist Zicarelli began working with Melissa in ...
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Brian Eaton's New Single Covers Pat Metheny Group’s 'Travels'
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Eatin' Records
Brian Eaton’snew 2-track single, Travels, features a cover of the title track from the Pat Metheny Group’s Grammy-winning live album Travels as a tribute to the late Lyle Mays. The musician/producer’s new single, which is out now on Eatin’ Records, also includes the track “Detour Ahead,” Eaton’s version of the timeless jazz standard as the B-side track. The two tracks will be included in a new album due later this year. These ballads, with their melodic lyricism, have a beautiful ...
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Brazilian Group O Som Do Jazz Releases 'Aberto'
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David Manson
Aberto is the fourth recording by Brazilian group O Som Do Jazz, based in the Tampa Bay area. On the Isospin Lab label, the title means “open” in Portuguese. With members from Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and the U.S., the group has been performing for over fifteen years in Florida and has backed visiting Brazilian artists in concerts including Diego Figueiredo, Antonio Adolfo, Jovino Santos Neto and Francois de Lima. The recording has seven original compositions by trombonist David Manson ...
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Experimental Rock Group Carbonworks Releases Jazz Fusion Single 'Athena' From New Album, 'Vanishing Act,' Out April 21, 2023
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EMPKT PR
Who are we? Where do we come from? Avant-garde rock group CarbonWorks ponders these theoretical unknowns in their jazz fusion single “Athena,” out now on all music streaming platforms. Led by composer and guitarist Neal Barnard, the experimental group questions the complexities of the world and human purpose with an international flair provided by singer-songwriter Lara Lotz (Ben & Lola). Sung predominately in French with a touch of Latin to close out the track, “Athena” is from the group’s second ...
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