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Joe Morello: Collections
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
On January 19, 1957, Art Pepper recorded Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section. The rhythm section in question was pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones. Recorded for Contemporary, the album with Pepper and Miles Davis's rhythm section should have worked but didn't. For some reason, the song choices were tired, the playing was halting and the music was lackluster. Perhaps it was an uneven day for Pepper or he was intimidated, or both. In his ...
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Clifton Anderson: Road Taken
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The trombone's personality shares much in common with a scatting singer. To play the instrument effectively, you need to sing through it. Not literally, of course, but you do have to make the trombone sound as if it's functioning as a wordless vocalist. Clifton Anderson is among my favorite trombonists for this very reason. When he plays, he's channeling the sound of singing. Clifton's new album is Been Down This Road Before, out December 4. It's a spiritual work, as ...
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Saxophonist And Composer David Detweiler’s 'Astoria Suite' Pensively Reflects On The Familiar With A New Perspective Brought By Time And Distance
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Outside in Music
Familiar places and scenes can rekindle memories, revive friendships, and renew passions. For saxophonist and composer David Detweiler, returning to New York did this and more, as his time away from a place that he previously called home brought about fresh perspective. David Detweiler is no stranger to life’s motion. Born and raised in Houston, TX but having lived on opposite sides of the United States in both New York and Florida, Detweiler is well acquainted with changes of scenery ...
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Eva Kano's New Album Showcases Big Band And Diverse Influences
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Christine King
Eva Kano is back on the scene with a brand new release titled Stories. This album is particularly special because it serves as a demonstration of her unique style and wide range of musical influences. Kano worked on the songs with passion and commitment, and as a result, listeners are left with a great piece of music. The album features eight songs, and each track showcases the world-class skills of these amazing musicians who combine influences as diverse as classic ...
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Saxophonist Richard Howell - Exciting New Release 'Moon Over Tiburon' on November 12th
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Moon Over Tiburon—Richard Howell's first solo album in a while with the release date: November 12, 2020 on Pomona Sunrise Records. There were plans to record in the future with his group Richard Howell and Sudden Changes, BUT 2020 brought unforeseen challenges. So, Richard enlisted alumni from his group RHQ like the soulful virtuoso pianist Frederick Harris and bassist Gary Brown and from Richard Howell and Sudden Changes the extraordinary talents of the youngster Elé Salif Howell and master percussionist ...
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Dave Brubeck: Lullabies
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The warmest and most relaxing holiday album of the season isn't a holiday album at all. It's a new release from the late Dave Brubeck called Lullabies (Verve). The 15 previously unreleased piano solos were recorded in March 2010 as a gift to his grandchildren, and the standards and originals would become his last studio recording. Dave died in 2012. I last saw Dave in December 2010, when I visited Dave and his wife, Iola, for a Wall Street Journal ...
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'The Sixth Sense' New Album By Guitar Virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Featuring Grammy Winning Special Guests
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Roman Miroshnichenko
Prominent virtuoso-guitarist Roman Miroshnichenko has released new album ‘The Sixth Sense’ he recorded during quarantine latest summer with his band and joined by special guests: Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck), Charlie Bisharat (Grammy Winner), Bunny Brunel (Grammy-nominee, CAB, RTF), Paul Wertico (seven-time Grammy winner, Pat Metheny), Gary Husband (John McLaughlin, Gary Moore, Allan Holdsworth), Dominique Di Piazza (John McLaughlin), Daniel Figueiredo (two-time Latin Grammy winner), Frank Colon (Manhattan Transfer), Gumbi Ortiz (world renown percussionist, Al Di Meola), Matt Laurent ...
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Guitarist And Composer, Eric Byak, Creates His Latest Single Live At The Pageant Of The Masters
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Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
Celebrated guitarist, Eric Byak, created his latest single “Laguna Breeze” live in front of the art crowd in Laguna Beach, California at the world famous “Pageant of the Masters.” The single is seasoned with Grammy Award Winning percussionist MB Gordy. Nathan East and Ricky Lawson are also featured guest artists on the Byak’s forthcoming album. Eric’s guitar work has been described as seductive, sensuous, exotic, intertwining classic jazz, breezy funk and Brazilian rhythms. Celebrated in the Los Angeles music scene, ...
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