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Nicole Zuraitis: A Concept Of Intrigue
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Gregory Golub
I can say with confidence that Nicole Zuraitis is one of the brightest and most interesting voices in contemporary jazz. And I mean voices that not only sing, but also create—making something of their own, something distinctive—and, on top of that, even play live. Her productivity is undeniably impressive. Almost excessively so. Hey Nicole, where are you now? India, Japan, China... Or somewhere even cooler? Endless touring, projects, recording this “serialized” album, and more and more... And the inventiveness, too. ...
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Nicole Zuraitis & Dan Pugach: When Jazz Is Like Love
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Gregory Golub
I first hear Nicole Zuraitis dabout three years ago and I was immediately drawn in by the power and charm of her voice. The richness of overtones in her timbre quite literally caresses the ear—even an experienced listener like me—a jazz musician and composer with a few decades in music. This was before her ascent into what you might call the “Olympus” of American music—even though the nominations were already there. You could still clearly feel that she was searching ...
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Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Unveils Third Original Jazz Album — 'African And Other Jazz Passions’
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Gregory Golub
Gregory Golub is a composer, pianist and keyboardist whose music is full of surprises, creativity, and a blending of different idioms while always being inventive jazz. He was born and raised in the USSR and began teaching himself piano when he was 12. Although he would have a formal musical education, he has long had his own style. Early on, Golub performed at a jazz festival in Russia and received a prize for his writing talents. Since moving to Israel ...
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A New Label In Two Faces — Gregory Golub: From Jazz To Classics And Back
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Gregory Golub
Composer, jazz pianist, and songwriter Gregory Golub has officially launched his own independent label—Gregory Golub—bringing together his complete discography under a unified artistic identity. The label’s first release was the album Jazz Aftertaste; today the catalog includes not only jazz compositions but also original songs, personal reinterpretations of jazz standards and other musical themes, as well as Golub’s own instrumental music—spanning a wide stylistic range. “This label brings together the core of what I’ve officially released so far—while leaving space ...
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Gregory Golub Releases A New Jazz Reflection On The Madness Of The Moment: 'Not Knowing What The Future Holds'
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Gregory Golub
Jazz pianist and composer Gregory Golub unveils his latest work, Not Knowing What the Future Holds—a new solo jazz piece with an unusual format, captured live and released both as an audio single and a concert video. The live recording was captured in a single take, highlighting the spontaneity and conversational spirit of improvisation. (A separate studio take was also recorded, equally spontaneous in its own way.) The composition is built so that Golub manages to play both acoustic piano ...
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Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Reveals 'idiom For Harmonica And Piano' – A Subtle Yet Captivating Dialogue
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Gregory Golub
Gregory Golub’s latest composition, “Idiom for Harmonica and Piano," offers a fresh reimagining the jazz concept of harmonic exploration. While the pairing of harmonica and piano is not entirely uncommon in jazz, author’s treatment of the two instruments brings new depth to their interaction. The piece evolves with a deliberate sense of purpose. The harmonica, with its naturally vocal and emotive tone, leads much of the melodic narrative, while the piano provides both rhythmic drive and harmonic richness. Rather than ...
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Pianist / Composer Gregory Golub Releases 'Waltz-Rag', A Multi-Genre Piece For Solo Piano And Strings That Covers Several Styles And Moods
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Gregory Golub
Gregory Golub can always be relied upon to record and perform music that is colorful, intriguing, memorable, and easily enjoyable. Born in the USSR, Gregory taught himself piano when he was 12, had a formal musical education, and early on successfully performed at a jazz festival in Russia before moving to Israel. He has since developed as a pianist, composer in a variety of genres, arranger, philosopher and poet. His earlier albums include Idioms and Jazz Aftertaste. His latest work, ...
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