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New 'Live' Release By Guitarist Greg Chako - The Miami Project
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
This concert was the brainchild of my friend and fan, Edward Blanco. He suggested the appealing possibility of my doing a concert at WDNA’s Jazz Gallery years ago, but due to life circumstances, not the least of which was COVID 19, we weren’t sure until much later if the idea would ever actually materialize. During a 2021 visit to Miami, Ed introduced me to bassist Jamie Ousley and that’s when the three of us began planning this concert in earnest. ...
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PMP Is Proud To Release Trillium X, A Sixth Opera By Anthony Braxton On The Occasion Of His 80th Birthday
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Vivo Musique Internationale
In 2025, PMP is proud to release Trillium X, a sixth opera by Anthony Braxton , on the occasion of his 80th birthday. A limited deluxe 8-CD box set including both, a live recording of the world premiere in Prague, a studio recording realized at the famous Darmstadt Summer Course, and with 6-hours of exclusive audio-visual materials documented a complete world premiere, the documentary film In the Garden of Trillium X, and in-depth conversation between Anthony Braxton, Swiss conductor Roland ...
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Miles Davis: Walkin' and Musings
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The 1950s produced two pop superstars—Elvis Presley and Miles Davis. Both began the decade recording for smaller labels and were launched into the mainstream by larger ones—Presley on Sun and then RCA, and Davis on Prestige and then Columbia. Both were perceived as ultra cool and a departure from the norm, both were viewed as sex symbols and both achieved fame through a conversational lyricism—Presley with his vocal approach and Davis with his trumpet. What's more, both Presley and Davis ...
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Barbara Dane Vinyl Re-issue "I'm On My Way"
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Steven Kritzer
“I’m On My Way” was an early civil rights anthem, a defining moment in Dane’s legacy of artistry and activism, and is deeply rooted in blues and gospel traditions that have long served as vehicles for social commentary and calls for justice. From her early days to her groundbreaking performances alongside legends such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Willie Dixon, Earl Hines, and Louis Armstrong, the documentary film The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane paints a vivid portrait of an artist who ...
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Steve Holt To Release New Album - Impact - On April 25, 2025
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Orange Grove Publicity
Celebrated Canadian jazz pianist returns with a fresh collection of original compositions Pianist Steve Holt's latest album IMPACT is a celebration of fresh, original compositions crafted over more than a year, showcasing Holt’s dual passion for composing and playing. This release marks an exciting new chapter in his storied career, blending innovative ideas with a deep respect for the jazz tradition. Each track is a testament to his creative spirit and the joy he finds in exploring new musical landscapes. ...
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Guitarist Michael McClintock’s Stunning Jazz Debut 'Here And There'—Now Available
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Michael McClintock
With a sound shaped by different continents and a deep love for musical storytelling, Michael McClintock is emerging as a bold new voice in contemporary jazz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for his soulful guitar work and boundary-crossing musical vision. Drawing deep inspiration from Cuban, Brazilian, and jazz traditions, his approach reflects not heritage, but decades of immersion, study, and heartfelt connection to the music he loves. Originally from Neosho, Missouri, McClintock now splits his time between ...
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New Smooth Jazz Interpretations Of The 'Isaiah 40:31'
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Yulia
"Isaiah 40:31" by keyboardist-composer Yulia and producer-composer Lew Laing Jr., opens with a rhythmic wonder, with key notes that rise to the angelic dance behind the keys. The rocking’ rhythm takes you on a melodic journey of expansion. It flourishes with a soulful expression to a cohesive union with the bass notes, slipping and sliding to new musical horizons, capturing the true essence of this scripture. “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount ...
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Klezmer-jazz Duo Sam Sadigursky And Nathan Koci Release 'Solomon Diaries: Vol. IV And V'
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AMT Public Relations
Combining Jewish spiritual and Klezmer music with post-minialism classical, jazz, and tinges of American folk, clarinetist Sam Sadigursky and accordionist/multi-instrumentalist Nathan Koci release the next two volumes of The Solomon Diaries (Adhyaropa Records), a quintet of evocative albums reflecting on the Borscht Belt region—the primary Jewish resort community that helped shape 20th-century American culture—and also exploring contemporary immigrant and Jewish experiences. Both a compelling musical remembrance of a bygone era and a look to the future, The Solomon Diaries: Vol. ...
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