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Greg Chako And Mason Daugherty Double The Bass For Album Of Duets
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Christine King
With a professional music career that has logged 35 years of work, composer/guitarist Greg Chako still hasn't achieved the mainstream recognition that he deserves. His latest album, A Place for Bass—Chamber Jazz Duets, continues to showcase his artistry and, in this project, his versatility as well. After all, Chako leaves his guitar in its case in this continuously engaging and spirited effort. Instead, he and Mason Daugherty display their bass-playing skills. However, they're not competing with one another. A Place ...
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Drummer Daniel Criado Discusses Significant Sponsorships
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Christine King
Daniel Criado continues to showcase his top-drawer drumming abilities on his new single, “Internship." Although the title makes it sound like he hasn't matured in his craft, that isn't the case. In fact, Criado has seen the world having performed in South America, Asia, and various parts of the U.S. All it takes is one listen to “Internship" to feel the strength of his drumming. And that isn't hyperbole. Canopus Drums and Bosphorus Cymbals chose to sponsor Criado; he uses ...
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Flutist Hanna Kim Releases Warm, Lush New Single
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Christine King
Hanna Kim has recently released a brand new single named “Alone But Together.” The track is a blooming, lush example of what the artist is capable of, as it showcases her jazz influences. In particular, the artist is particularly notable as a flutist. She is a true master of the instrument and is capable of embracing its full range, revealing its versatility and vibrancy with every note. The arrangement gently unfolds over 6 minutes and 30 seconds, revealing the huge ...
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Praestabilis Blends Jazz, Electronica, And Fusion In Invigorating New Ep
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Christine King
Praestabilis is a versatile and diverse artist with a focus on bringing so much creativity and variety to his sound. This Dutch performer happens to be a drummer but also a producer who dabbles in jazz, fusion, and electronica. Double Drums Vortex is an innovative example of how these different musical philosophies can collide seamlessly into something really special. This release features six songs dedicated to the artist's beloved mother, Anna, who sadly passed away last January. The music is ...
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New Derek Menchan Album Is Incredibly Diverse
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Christine King
Derek Menchan is one of the most well-rounded musical talents I’ve had the opportunity to come across in recent times. His output is incredibly diverse, and every single time I get to listen to one of his songs, I am always pleasantly surprised at the fact that I never really know what to expect. Derek is the kind of artist who never settles into his comfort zone, and this new release is a really good taste of what I am ...
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Jade Collective Dreamily Combines Jazz With Brian Eno And Shoegaze Influences On 'Cycles'
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Christine King
Jade Collective is a group of talented musicians with the common goal of bringing freshness, personality and innovation to the world of modern jazz music. Their most recent EP features five songs that blur the lines between a wide range of musical influences. The first song, “Light” showcases beautiful ambient soundscapes and piano parts that make me think of artists like Brian Eno. Over the beautiful droning textures, a set of beautiful acoustic instruments and passionate vocals create an intimate ...
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Maki Mae Releases Astonishing Winter Album Of Jazz Standards
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Christine King
There is something quite special about music with the power to tell story and engaging people in a whole new way. This is definitely the case of Seasonal Songbook, an intimate and melodically excellent recent release by Maki Mae. This release has 13 songs, treading the audience to nearly 50 minutes of outstanding music. There is room for some astonishing rendition of jazz and swing standards, as well as Christmas songs, and other crowd-favorites. Most notably, Maki Mae actually struck ...
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New Harald Peterstorfer Album Is Hauntingly Beautiful
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Christine King
Harald Peterstorfer is an accomplished jazz guitarist who combines charismatic compositional ideas with world-class technique. His most recent studio release stands out as a really good introduction to his sound and style, exploring a wide variety of genres and influences while still retaining a strong connection with the character and mood of contemporary jazz music. The album actually features 15 songs, and there is also room for some collaborators to join Peterstorfer on a few of these wonderful tunes. The ...
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