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Ron Thomas Trio-"Doloroso" Art of Life Records AL1021-2 CD

Source: All About Jazz
April 28, 2006

Ron Thomas Trio-"Doloroso" Art of Life Records AL1021-2 CD

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Following in the footsteps of their previous Art of Life Records release, Music In Three Parts (AL1010-2), Doloroso was recorded in May of 2005 and features Tony Marino on bass and Joe Mullen on drums.

The concept utilized throughout Doloroso is based upon improvising freely (no specific chords and measures) within the loose framework of a pre-determined genre-piece such as a ...

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Michael Simon & Roots United Release "Revelacion" on Pramisi Records

Source: All About Jazz
April 26, 2006

Revelacion is the debut CD of Michael Simon's Roots United, a formation of international, experienced and mature musicians. On this album Michael Simon proves not only to be an outstanding trumpet player but also a very talented and modern composer. His compositions are new, fresh and sparkling. The contribution of Michael's brothers Marlon and Edward, both known in the jazz scene, adds to Revelacion the flavors of their youth, their colorful background and mutual love for jazz.

Based in Rotterdam, ...

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Diego Urcola releases "Viva" on Cam Jazz

Source: All About Jazz
April 26, 2006

Diego Urcola's new record Viva, features the Grammy-nominated trumpeter leading an all-star lineup. The core group of Edward Simon, Avishai Cohen, Antonio Sanchez, and Pernel Saturnino are joined by guests Paquito D'Rivera, Jimmy Heath, Dave Samuels and Conrad Herwig.

Viva features four Urcola originals, two from fellow Argentine composer/big bandleader Guillermo Klein, a pair from another Argentine composer and one of Urcola's best friends, Juan Raffo, a piece by Heath, and the Astor Piazzola classic, “Adios Nonino," a sublime melody ...

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Keyboardist Rob Whitlock Backed by a Stellar Supporting Cast on Sketchin' 2

Source: All About Jazz
April 25, 2006

Keyboardist Rob Whitlock takes his place on center stage backed by a stellar supporting cast on his new CD Sketchin' 2

Duet with Michael Brecker at radio while the critics praise the new collection of jazz, blues and fusion

After more than two decades of recording, performing and touring in support of jazz, pop and R&B stars, keyboardist-producer-composer-arranger Rob Whitlock is ready for his close-up. This time, the luminous cast is supporting him on Sketchin' 2, the album that hit ...

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Jazz Pianist Marc Cary To Release New CD, "Focus"

Source: All About Jazz
April 24, 2006

June 27 Release on Motema Music

Pianist, multi-keyboardist, and 'Go-Go' pioneer Marc Cary has long charted the cutting-edge on the New York scene as one of the most innovative players in Jazz, Jazztronica and Hip-Hop. Raised in Washington, DC, by a musical family with both African- and Native-American roots, the young Cary explored a variety of instruments before settling on piano as his main axe at the Duke Ellington school.

Upon graduation, he moved to NYC, began touring with Betty ...

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Lonnie Plaxico's CD Release "Westside Stories" Shows Producer and Bassist at the Top of his Game

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2006

LONNIE PLAXICO'S CD RELEASE OF WESTSIDE STORIES Producer and Bassist Plaxico at the Top of his Game

The April 24, 2006 release of Lonnie Plaxico's Westside Stories is a collage of artfully arranged music influences ranging from jazz, funk, and beyond. An eclectic stew of contemporary jazz that modern music listeners crave, this compact disc features special guests Cassandra Wilson, Carla Cook, Ravi Coltrane, Steve Coleman, and The Lonnie Plaxico Group. Lonnie Plaxico brings honest musical passion to ...

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Groove Collective sign to Savoy Jazz Worldwide

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2006

New Album People, People, Music, Music out April 25th

Santa Monica, CA: The Savoy Label Group, home to legendary jazz recording label, has created a new dance-oriented label, Savoy Jazz Worldwide, and is proud to announce the release “People, People, Music, Music", the new album from Groove Collecitve. Groove Collective's all-new recording re-establishes their rep in the US as incomparable masters of multi-hued funk. Produced by Groove Collective and Hiroyuki Sanada, People, People, Music, Music will be released April 25. ...

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Moncef Genoud Signs with Savoy Jazz, Releases "Aqua"

Source: All About Jazz
April 23, 2006

Acclaimed Tunisian-born, Swiss-raised pianist Moncef Genoud has signed with Savoy Jazz and his first project for the legendary label is titled Aqua. Recorded in New York, Aqua is set for release in April 2006. The talented composer is accompanied by a stellar group of musicians including Michael Brecker, Bill Steward, Scott Colley and Dee Dee Bridgewater. Produced by Los Angeles-based Rollin' Dice Productions and dubbed his most ambitious project, Aqua comprises seven original numbers and three covers. Blind from birth, ...

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