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New Release from Diatic Records: "Otis Stomp" by Andrew Oliver Sextet

Source: All About Jazz
March 28, 2008

Diatic Records Presents the new album by the Andrew Oliver Sextet, “Otis Stomp." Led by Andrew Oliver, current pianist for Devin Phillips' group New Orleans Straight Ahead and co-director of the Portland Jazz Composers' Ensemble, Andrew has recently returned from a tour in Africa with Devin sponsored by the U.S. State Department and Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Andrew Oliver Sextet attempts to explore a new avenue in modern jazz, performing original compositions by its members which draw on jazz, ...

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Zink Music Presents: Daniel Andersson - Days in L.A.

Source: All About Jazz
March 28, 2008

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Neo-Soul Vocalist Cynthia Layne Takes the Nation by Storm with CD and Award-Winning Video

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
March 27, 2008

Indianapolis, Indiana--"...KJCD/Denver PD Mike Fischer describes vocalist Cynthia Lane as “a cross between Jill Scott and Jamiroquai," and he's not the only one who's digging her CD “Beautiful Soul" (Owl Studios). What are you listening to?" - Carol Archer, Radio and Records With the release of her second album, Beautiful Soul, Cynthia Layne has captured the hearts of the neo-soul music scene. In addition to steadily achieving critical acclaim for this CD release, her video for the single, “We," won ...

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Chart Popping Guitarist Jay Soto Releases "Stay Awhile" Single to Radio March 31, 2008

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
March 27, 2008

Moorestown, NJ--Who ever dreamed that an unknown kid from Phoenix would make it to the top of the R&R Smooth Jazz Chart? In an industry that is fragile and changing, new blood comes and goes rather quickly...enter in nuGroove with the release of Jay Soto's Stay Awhile CD. Soto signed with nuGroove in 2007 and released Stay Awhile on March 29, 2007. Unpredictably, the “Slammin'" single rose #2 on the chart by the fall of 2007 to the resounding sound ...

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Vocal Jazz Sensation Syncopation Announces Release of "Wonderful You"

Source: Toni Ballard PR
March 27, 2008

"The Manhattan Transfer of the 21st Century." - The Boston Globe “Thoroughly modern, bright and fresh take on ensemble jazz vocals that effectively updates the entire genre." - AllAboutJazz.com The electrifying, Boston-based vocal jazz quartet SYNCOPATION announced the release of their new CD, WONDERFUL YOU - their first U.S. recording in six years - on Thursday, March 27, 2008. On the new CD, Syncopation reinterprets pop songs from the past 30 years, including songs by Radiohead, Mr. Mister, the Stylistics, ...

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Ebersole & Stritch: "Sunday in New York" May 13 CD

Source: Seth Cohen PR
March 27, 2008

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Ready the Upbeat, Jazzy “Sunday In New York" for May 13th Release CD Produced by Grammy Winner Russ Titelman The legendary Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch bring their acclaimed live performance to disc on their latest CD, 'Sunday in New York.' Set for May 13th release on Ghostlight Records, the jazzy new vocal album was produced by Grammy Award winner Russ Titelman (Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon,) and features 13 tracks ranging from Rodgers ...

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Justo Almario Joins Talents of Super-Star Proportions Highlighting Globalization at Its Best

Source: All About Jazz
March 26, 2008

Legendary saxophonist Justo Almario recently joined fellow Colombian Juanes and American superstar Fergie on the new album, by Sergio Mendes, Encanto, to be released in stores June 10, 2008. (Billboard Publicity Wire) March 25, 2008 -- Mr. Almario continues to showcase Latin Jazz music to the world, fusing it with Mendes' Brazilian hip-hop flair and Juanes pop artistry. Fueled by exciting talent and vibrant energy, the album is posed to be a crossover, international hit with additional contributions from Italian ...

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Karrin Allyson - "Imagina Songs of Brasil" Released on Concord Jazz

Source: On Target Media Group
March 26, 2008

The new album from Grammy nominated Jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson titled Imagina - Songs Of Brasil hits stores this week (March 25) and is Karrin's 11th release for the label. Karrin has included Brazilian music on her previous albums and in her live shows throughout her career, though the release of Imagina: Songs of Brasil is the first time she has devoted an entire album to the music of Brazil. Produced by Karrin and Nick Phillips, Imagina is a beautiful ...

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