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Crossover Jazz Artist & Grammy Contender Beatrice Betley To Release Bold New Album 'Upside Down'

Source: DIY Public Relations, Inc.
August 19, 2020

Jazz-laced songstress Beatrice Betley is a force of nature. On Friday, August 28, Beatrice will release her highly anticipated new album Upside Down, alongside the title-lead single from the record. Garnering praise from fans and critics alike, Beatrice has been submitted to the 2021 Grammy Awards for “Best Jazz Vocal Album," “Best New Artist," and “Producer of the Year." The noteworthy release shows the stunning and diverse range of the artist, which puts her ahead of the rest. Based in ...

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King Crimson's The Elements 2020 Tour Box 2CD Now Available For Pre-Order

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
August 15, 2020

This 2-CD history of King Crimson features many extracts and tracks appearing on CD for the first time, including many of the current line-up. Packaged in a digi-pack style book case with 24-page booklet, this set contains introductory notes by Robert Fripp & sleeve notes by Sid Smith. While this 7th release in the Tour Box series is in spirit with the earlier releases, this is also a very different tour box to its companions, and one which, as it ...

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Milos Branisavljevic Quartet Defines Instrumental Excellence On New Album

Source: Christine King
August 14, 2020

The Milos Branisavljevic Quartet is a music project with a focus on creating impressive music, exploring a wide variety of sound and ideas. From the depth of fusion and modern aesthetics, down to the warmth of classic jazz vibes, anything goes. Their new album Far Away is actually a really special taste of what you can expect from this band in terms of instrumental excellence. These are definitely some musicians on top of their game, offering some of the best ...

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Daniel Criado's Drumming On New Single Is Innovative, Distinctive

Source: Christine King
August 14, 2020

Composer/drummer Daniel Criado is an artist who is focused on creating music that blurs the lines between different genres and creative influences. His impeccable skills with the drums are fully realized by his overall ability with musical composition; it's an intoxicating match. Recently, Criado came out with an outstanding new release titled “Those Affairs Within." It's a soothing jazz number with an innovative modern twist. This single is a milestone for the artist, and it features some amazing instrumental textures. ...

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Cynthia Basinet's 'The Standard' Setting A New Standard

Source: Cynthia "c." Basinet
August 12, 2020

Cynthia Basinet is a shared Nobel Peace Prize nominated and critically acclaimed singer, actress, activist and innovator. Musically she is best known for her iconic rendition of “Santa Baby”- often mis-credited to Marilyn Monroe- originally recorded by Eartha Kitt in 1953. The second track ‘The Christmas Song’ is another Christmas classic originally recorded by the Nat King Cole trio in 1946. Truthfully, we were browsing for X-mas tracks back in November when we came across The Standard. Initially we planned ...

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Ayumi Ishito Puts The Soul Into Summer 2020 With Stellar New Single "Ocean Park Cafe'

Source: Ayumi Ishito
August 9, 2020

Following hot on the success and critical-acclaim for her album Midnite Cinema from last year, soulful saxophonist Ayumi Ishito returns in 2020 with a stunning brand-new single called “Ocean Park Cafe.” Designed in our shared-but-isolated quarantine times amidst the thick of the worldwide pandemic, Ayumi & her talented band-mates recorded their parts for “Ocean Park Cafe” from the safety of their own homes in hopes of creating a composition that brings paradise to the people at a time where they ...

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Baritone Saxophonist Claire Daly Salutes One Of Her Chief Musical Inspirations On 'Rah! Rah!,' To Be Released October 2 On Ride Symbol Records

Source: Terri Hinte Publicity
August 8, 2020

Baritone saxophonist Claire Daly celebrates the music and influence of the great Rahsaan Roland Kirk with all the enthusiasm promised by the title of Rah! Rah!, her new album. Set for an October 2 release on Ride Symbol Records, it’s a quartet date featuring pianist Eli Yamin, bassist Dave Hofstra, and drummer Peter Grant. It also includes eight tunes from Kirk’s repertoire, as well as two original compositions in which Daly reworks a pair of Kirk’s seminal pieces. (Kirk, who ...

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Uptown Jazz Tentet - What's Next - Release Date: October 1st Featuring Brandon Lee, Adam Birnbaum & More!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
August 7, 2020

Uptown Jazz Tentet What's Next Release Date: October 1st Featuring Brandon Lee, Willie Applewhite and James Burton III Ten-Piece Powerhouse! The Uptown Jazz Tentet is a ten-piece ensemble collectively led by trumpeter, Brandon Lee and trombonists Willie Applewhite and James Burton. The other seven members are the most reputable sidemen on the jazz scene today. The band attributes it's distinct sound to not only the musical prowess of its members, but also to the priceless value ...

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