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First 2005 Release From Mack Avenue Records Will Be Ron Blake's 'Sonic Tonic,' Produced By Meshell Ndegeocello

Source: All About Jazz
January 12, 2005

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Bill Connors (Ex Return to Forever) New Album Release - "Return"

Source: All About Jazz
January 11, 2005

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Hipnotic Releases 2 New CDs by The Onus

Source: All About Jazz
January 10, 2005

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Bassist S.Clarke releases new CD for 2005 "Da Bass Is Loaded"

Source: All About Jazz
January 6, 2005

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Bennett Paster, Gregory Ryan and Keith Hall Release New CD: Skyline

Source: All About Jazz
January 3, 2005

The jazz piano trio is alive and well! Skyline, the new CD from Bennett Paster, Gregory Ryan and Keith Hall emphatically proves it. Recorded in Brooklyn, NY, this recording showcases three talented young musicians who have a broad vision of modern jazz. These guys really swing, but they also cover significantly more ground. In their insightful, melodic original compositions, Paster, Ryan and Hall incorporate R&B, funk and Latin grooves authoritatively. In addition, they've included their interpretations of three favorite standards: ...

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Concert In Shillong - Live In India

Source: All About Jazz
January 3, 2005

Probably the best Jazz-Rock live recording that Italy has produced. Andrea Marchesini, drummer with some time spent in the US and collaborations with Stern, Bullock, Hellborg, and Shawn Lane, takes string virtuosos Alessio Menconi and Pippo Matino to India for a memorable 2004 tour. The so called “Andrea Marchesini's Dif-Fusion" project brought original compositions of the three members, but also intense versions of jazz ('Round Midnight), raggae (I Shot The Sheriff), pop (Blackbird), and fusion (Teen ...

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West Coast Jazz Octet Octobop Signs Recording Contract

Source: All About Jazz
January 3, 2005

Bay Area Jazz Group to Release Third CD under Group 7 Music Label SAN JOSE, Calif., Octobop, the popular Bay Area West Coast jazz octet today announced it has signed a recording contract with Group 7 Music. Group 7 Music, based in Los Angeles will handle the distribution and outbound marketing of Octobop's newest recording set for release in December, 2004. Group 7 Music was founded by legendary jazz musician, (tenor sax and bass clarinetist) Dave Pell. Dave led his ...

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Japanese-American Songstress Monday Michiru Makes her American Debut - Dec 31, 2004

Source: All About Jazz
December 27, 2004

New York, NY - Monday Michiru, long in the forefront of Japan's underground music scene, has teamed up with the innovative internet music company ArtistShare for her first US-based full length release. The delightfully organic “Naked Breath" is a departure from Monday's previous, more production-intensive works: a beautifully intimate guitar-and-vocal duet album, it features her own original compositions and accomplished Manhattanbased jazz guitarist Adam Rogers. Monday was based in Tokyo for over 13 years before moving back to the States ...

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