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Julieta Rada: New Album 'Candombe' Showcase June 4th At Nublu!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Latin Grammy-nominated artist Julieta Rada continues to remind listeners everywhere why she is one of the most unique and innovative artists in Latin music. Today, she released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Candombe, which is now available to stream on all digital music platforms. “Candombe” is a definitive project in the Uruguayan artist's career and one with which she respectfully honors the musical traditions of her native country. As the essence of Uruguay, the candombe style connects people to ...
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Backgrounder: Music To Listen To Barney Kessel By
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
By 1957, Los Angeles was Shangri-La for many jazz studio musicians. They had settled in the San Fernando Valley north of the city, married, had kids, no longer had to tour, the weather was great, the highways weren't impossible yet and the Pacific Ocean's beaches were waiting. Provided their car started, they were in business for themselves and doing well. One of the most prolific jazz guitarists in L.A. was Barney Kessel. In the late 1950s, he was recording for ...
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Matthew Alec And The Soul Electric - New Release Of Modern Jazz Fusion!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Nominated as Cleveland's “best jazz" for 2024 by the Cleveland Music Awards, explosive fusion supergroup Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric bring old school swagger to their fresh, exciting, and innovative blend of jazz, pop, and funk. Led by All About Jazz's #19 “Favorite Living Jazz Saxophonist" for 2024 Matthew Alec, the 7-piece collective is blazing new paths in modern jazz fusion. The group's debut studio album Cleveland Time featuring former SNL Musical Director Tom “Bones” Malone was released in ...
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Alma Libre - The New Recording From Grammy Winning Team
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Two for the Show Media
Three musical visionaries—Grammy-winning producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo and renowned conductor and arranger Terry Heimat—have joined forces to unveil Alma Libre. This long-awaited album masterfully bridges the worlds of classical elegance and Latin flair. Released in April 2025, this stunning work showcases a collection of melodies penned by iconic composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Ennio Morricone, and Gato Barbieri. The project is elevated by the artistry of the multiple Grammy-winning musicians: Pianist, composer and arranger Milton Salcedo, trumpeter and ...
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Cowboy Mouth Kickstart The Party On Rip-roaring Collection Of Covers + New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Main Stage May 3rd
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1888 Media
One of the great American rock bands of the last four decades, Louisiana stalwarts Cowboy Mouth have announced the release of Cover Yo' Azz, an homage to some of their favorite songwriters and beloved gems from their youth. Landing August 15 via Symphonic Distribution, the 10-track collection marks the band's first full-length of newly recorded material since 2014's Go! Vocalist/drummer Fred LeBlanc explains the title and the impetus for the recording, “There’s no rhyme or reason. It just kind of… ...
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Sit Back, Relax And Listen To AmagrasMusic New Album
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Andrei Martinez
Acclaimed international music producer and genre-blending visionary AmagrasMusic (Andrei Martinez Agras) today proudly releases Beyond Collabs a vibrant jazz fusion album uniting Cuban artists from across the globe in a powerful celebration of culture, spontaneity, and creative unity. More than just an album, Beyond Collabs is a musical passport rooted in jazz with branches extending into rich traditions. It's a tapestry woven through heartfelt improvisation and boundaryless collaboration, showcasing the unifying power of music. AmagrasMusic is a seasoned presence on ...
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Zishi Liu Unveils Bold New Project: American Anxiety
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Zishi Liu
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer Zishi Liu unveils his latest EP, American Anxiety, a deeply personal and politically charged avant-garde jazz statement. Blending ECM-inspired improvisation with traditional Chinese musical elements, Liu crafts a striking soundscape that reflects his evolving experience as a Chinese artist in the United States. The EP will be available on all major streaming platforms starting June 1st, 2025. From his arrival as a foreigner to his transition into American life, Liu channels the tensions, complexities, and ...
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Pianist-composer Michika Fukumori Bring Renewed Hope And Confidence To 'Eternity And A Day,' To Be Released June 6 By Summit Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Pianist-composer Michika Fukumori’s increasing assurance and inherent optimism both come to the fore on Eternity and a Day, her marvelous fourth album, set for a June 6 release on Summit Records. A trio album featuring bassist Steve Whipple and esteemed drummer Adam Nussbaum, it also includes four jazz standards and seven original compositions—the first record on which her own writing forms the majority. It is also the first of Fukumori’s albums on which she serves as her own producer. Hence ...
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