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Amana Melomé Announces New Single 'Con C.ALMA,' Featuring Acclaimed Jazz Pianist Deron Johnson
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Cyber PR
Euro-Caribbean-American singer songwriter Amana Melomé returns with “Con C.ALMA,” her first release in several years and a luminous new chapter. This brand new single layers Melomé’s global sensibilities with the jazz-rooted soulfulness that defines her lineage, enhanced by a special feature from acclaimed pianist Deron Johnson, much celebrated for his work with Miles Davis, Stanley Clarke, and a host of influential jazz artists. “Con C.ALMA,” which translates to “with calm,” in Spanish is both meditation and mantra. The stylized spelling, ...
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Born Out Of The Legendary Brooklyn Raga Massive Jam Sessions, Quadrature Is Set To Release Their Debut Album 'Black Hole Blues' Through Deko Entertainment
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Quadrature is a musical powerhouse that redefines sonic frontiers with their electric blend of raga, rock, jazz and psychedelia. Rooted in deep musical traditions, yet soaring into uncharted territories, the band crafts soundscapes that defy laws of genre, space and time. They feature the magnetic sitar/effects of Neel Murgai, the experimental Firebird trumpet/effects of Indofunk Satish, the structural rhythm of Tripp Dudley on drum set, and the electric grooves of Damon Banks on bass. Emerging from the legendary Brooklyn Raga ...
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Peyton Griffin’s New Single Warms Up 'Autumn In New York'
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j parillo
Peyton paints a musical portrait of the beauty and contrast of an “Autumn in New York” with his newest single. Peyton’s arrangement symbolizes the changes of autumn through key changes and subtle embellishments of the melody that highlight the contrast and romance of autumn. Peyton’s piano playing is reminiscent of the players that inspired him, while exemplifying Peyton’s own style of interpretation and arranging. “‘Autumn in New York describes what I feel is Autumn, the sense of bittersweet nostalgia, new ...
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Drummer Konrad Ciesielski Releases 'Koniec' -- Cinematic, Contemporary Jazz on Mindses Music
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Mindses Music
Koniec—a cinematic journey by Konrad Ciesielski through sound, emotion and contemporary expression. Koniec is the solo release by Konrad Ciesielski, drummer and composer known from Blindead, Octopussy or Tranquilizer, who this time embarks on a fresh sonic exploration. It is music built on cinematic tension and emotional depth, blending ambient textures, experimental electronics, contemporary jazz inspirations and film-like sound design. Konrad Ciesielski has been a recognizable presence on the Polish alternative scene for many years. As a co-founder of Blindead, ...
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Billie Davies Brings A Surprising New And Special Avant-Garde Music
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Cobra Basement
Billie Davies will release a duo album on December 10, 2025, entitled 2455 (Music For The Future). What music will exist in the 25th century? What styles will people listen to? How will sound continue to evolve? These are the questions that inspired Billie Davies to begin her project No Boundaries, Music for the 25th Century / Music For The Future—an ever-evolving exploration of free improvisation from a deeply natural, instinctive, and intuitive place. It is a spontaneous expression through ...
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Leading New Zealand Jazz Musicians Launch New Quintet Album
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Ben Wilcock
Ben Wilcock and John Rae, long-time collaborators and co-founders of Thick Records NZ, bring their shared vision to life on this recording, captured at Auckland’s legendary Roundhead Studios. They are joined by close musical companions Patrick Bleakley and Roger Manins, both internationally regarded voices in jazz, along with emerging guitarist Theo Thompson, whose fresh sound expands the ensemble’s tonal palette. The result is a suite of original compositions that not only reflect the composers’ ideas but also serve as an ...
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Jazz Guitarist Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série Out Today!
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The Bloom Effect
10-track recording includes timeless classics, new original compositions, and marks Wrembel’s debut on vocals Today guitarist Stéphane Wrembel, best known for his original compositions in the acclaimed Woody Allen films Midnight in Paris (“Bistro Fada”) and Vicki Cristina Barcelona (“Big Brother”), is celebrating the release of Django New Orleans II: Hors-Série on all digital streaming platforms, and on CD at Bandcamp.com. Django New Orleans is Wrembel’s 9-piece specialty group comprising some of New York’s most respected jazz musicians. The musicians ...
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Greek saxophonist and composer Sofia Roubati releases 'Reflections'
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Jazzfuel
Greek saxophonist and composer Sofia Roubati steps into the spotlight with her debut album Reflections—a sweeping and emotionally rich exploration of her identity as a global artist. Recorded in Athens with a 17-piece ensemble, the album draws from Roubati’s diverse background in jazz, classical music, film scoring, rock, and Greek/Mediterranean traditions, fusing them into a singular, cinematic sound. Reflections is set for release on November 7th, 2025. Known for her expressive saxophone voice and evocative writing for screen and stage, ...
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