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Vocalist Cynthia Felton Releases "Afro Blue – The Music Of Oscar Brown Jr."

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2008

With her beautiful voice and alluring style, it's hard to resist Cynthia Felton and her newest release, Afro Blue – The Music of Oscar Brown Jr.. Confident, sensual, and infectiously jazzy, Felton displays her pipe power and music knowledge thoroughly and proudly on every track. A testimonial to its namesake and full of irrepressible swing, Afro Blue goes beyond the status of a cover album and into the realm of undeniable masterpiece. Felton doesn't wade into the tricky depths of ...

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Miami Saxophone Quartet Releases New CD

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2008

A new release from one of the genre's most polished ensembles! The Miami Saxophone Quartet's latest CD, Fourtified, offers up yet another collection of strikingly original compositions and arrangements, this time utilizing all varieties of accompaniment, including percussion, drums, bass, piano, guitar, synthesizers, even a string quartet. Alto saxophonist Gary Lindsay contributes three arrangements: two Brubeck classics, “It's a Raggy Waltz" and “Blue Rondo a la Turk," and Ron Miller's “Seventh Sign." Ed Calle adds two well-crafted originals, “Spunky" and ...

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Blue Mambo in the Listening Center

Source: The Latin Jazz Corner by Chip Boaz
November 6, 2008

Looking for some new music to get you geared up for Election Day? Head over to the LJC Listening Center where you can download the track “Cafe Sin Leche” from our current Spotlight artist, Blue Mambo. The track provides an addictive feel that walks the line between contemporary Latin Jazz and Cuban timba. Saxophonist Al Acosta and trumpet player Guido Gonzalez both deliver-high energy solos, leading up to a tasteful statement from co-leader drummer Victor Rendn. Blue Mambo includes some ...

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Marcus Goldhaber Celebrates the November Release of His New Album:

Source: AMP3 Public Relations
November 5, 2008

NEW YORK, NY – On November 10th, Singer/Songwriter Marcus Goldhaber will celebrate the release of his new album, Take Me Anywhere, with an Official CD Release Party. This concert/event is being held at Catch 22, in anticipation of the official release of Take Me Anywhere on November 25th, 2008. Marcus comes to Catch 22 after an exciting out-of-town release at Les Zygomates in Boston and a deliciously indulgent NYC pre-release event at the Jo Malone Flagship Store in New York. ...

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Vintage Vinyl Offering 10% Discount to Voters

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
November 5, 2008

Local music retailer Vintage Vinyl is doing their part to encourage participation in the democratic process (and perhaps stimulate a little economic activity) by offering a 10% discount to any customer who can prove they voted this Tuesday. According to the store's promotional email, all you have do to is come into either VV store “sportin' your “I Voted" sticker that ya get when you've wrapped up yer civic duty at the polling station. Just show yer sticker ...

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Luba Mason Releases "Krazy Love"

Source: Muse Media
November 5, 2008

As a Jazz vocalist and wife of Latin superstar Ruben Blades, Luba Mason has embarked on an exquisite journey of the soul with her new CD, Krazy Love. A rich musical travelogue that explores the arc of modern day relationships and infuses them with Luba’s love for the music of Brazil, KRAZY LOVE continues the critically-acclaimed Mason’s foray into the realm of contemporary crossover jazz vocals. Krazy Love is set for release January 27, 2009, by Sunnyside Records. “A powerfully ...

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Christian Scott: Live at Newport CD+DVD Released

Source: On Target Media Group
November 5, 2008

Grammy-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott’s 2-disc CD/DVD Live At Newport hit stores this week on Concord Jazz. The new live album is available to stream in its entirety at AOL Music. Filmed at the 2008 Newport Jazz Festival, the DVD features the performance, plus a behind-the-scenes look at his preparation for the festival. Christian assembled an all-star band for this performance, which includes Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), Jamire Williams (drums), Walter Smith III (tenor saxophone) and Matthew Stevens (guitar). ...

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Project Grand Slam Hits It out of the Park with "Play"

Source: All About Jazz
November 5, 2008

Project Grand Slam promises to hit plenty of homeruns with the November 4 release of their debut album, Play. With five of its thirteen tracks and the band having already been prominently featured on the hit NBC Series “Lipstick Jungle,” the eclectic contemporary jazz band is savoring the fruits of early success. But there’s plenty more where that came from: loaded to the brim with smooth musicianship and joyful jamming. Acid Jazz Magazine states, “Project Grand Slam is a spectacular ...

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