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Eddie Duran: Jazz Guitarist

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
May 25, 2021

Guitarist Eddie Duran was best known as a member of vibraphonist Cal Tjader's groups from 1954 forward and in pianist Vince Guaraldi's ensembles from 1962 onward. What all three musicians had in common was a San Francisco upbringing and marvelous musical taste. Unlike Tjader, Guaraldi and Dave Brubeck, another Bay Area native, Duran preferred to work as a sideman. A licensed barber, he also liked to stick around the Bay Area, accompanying many jazz artists who passed through the city. ...

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Sarah Partridge - Beautiful Minds - Extraordinary Women!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
May 24, 2021

Jazz vocalist Sarah Partridge releases her seventh recording, a project two years in the making. Comprised of ten original songs written by Partridge and mostly members of her band, each piece is a musical portrait of a notable woman in STEM. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). A stunning example of art meets science, these compositions bring each woman to life with a variety of international grooves, and lyrics that poetically celebrate each woman. This is a concept album like no ...

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New Derek Menchan Album Is Incredibly Diverse

Source: Christine King
May 23, 2021

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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Pianist Clifford Lamb's 'Blues & Hues - New Orleans' Features Nicholas Payton, Herlin Riley, Donald Harrison, Roland Guerin & More!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
May 21, 2021

Following the success of his previous live, two track recording, Blues & Hues, San Francisco pianist Clifford Lamb again teams up with producer Jeff Weber to pursue their concept of the jazz “mashup”—the process in which a Lamb composition is stirred into an existing jazz work to offer a new perspective on history and culture. This time, they took their show on the road —despite COVID-19 restrictions—to record in New Orleans, the storied birthplace of jazz, whose gritty majesty and ...

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Clifford Jordan: Royal Ballads

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
May 21, 2021

Tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan is probably best known for the eight live and studio recordings he made in 1964 with the sextet led by bassist Charles Mingus. But there was much more to Jordan. A prolific recording artist, Jordan had a big, round sound from the start in March 1957, when his Blowing in From Chicago album was released on Blue Note. Jordan played as a sideman on the albums of several dozen jazz greats and recorded more than 35 ...

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Shambhu Announces A New Single 'Infinite Eyes' Due May 20th

Source: Shambhu Vineberg
May 19, 2021

Acclaimed jazz/new age guitarist Shambhu announces a second single, 'Infinite Eyes,' from his upcoming EP, Heart Awakening. Releasing May 20th, “Infinite Eyes” features pianist Geoffrey Menin and guitarist Matteo Palmer. Reviewer Kathy Parsons (Mainly Piano) described “Infinite Eyes" as"stellar...soothing and relaxing yet has plenty of substance to sink your musical teeth into." Steve Sheppard (OWM Radio) called it “one of the most attractive acoustic guitar singles I have heard for ages; please don’t miss out on this one, it's truly ...

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'The Trio, Vol. 1' Is The Unique And Captivating New Release By Pianist/Composer Dave Bass

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
May 18, 2021

Pianist Dave Bass says, “On my first three CD's I was lucky to have jazz greats like Phil Woods, Ted Nash, Ernie Watts}} and Ignacio Berroa record my instrumental compositions and stunning stylists like Mary Stallings and Karrin Allyson record my lyrics. Now, however, it's time to enter the demanding and revealing world of the piano trio. In addition to five new originals (which include my love affair with the Afro-Cuban tradition), I've chosen music associated with, or composed by, ...

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Mike Neer: Keepin' It Real

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
May 18, 2021

When I last posted on Mike Neer in 2016, he had just released an album called Steelonious, a tribute album to Thelonious Monk performed on the lap steel guitar. What wouldn't seem like a good fit turned out to be a happy marriage. Monk interpreted by Mike on a lap steel guitar gave the music enormous energy and edge. Mike is now back with his steel guitar, only this time his instrument has a Hawaiian punch and a superb collection ...

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